Finding the Third Proportional to 431,355 and 937,228.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,355 and 937,228.50 is: 2,036,367.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,355 : 937,228.50 = 937,228.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,355/937,228.50 = 937,228.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,355x = 937,228.50 × 937,228.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,355x = 878,397,261,212.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 878,397,261,212.25/431,355 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,036,367.40
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