Finding the Third Proportional to 431,364 and 937,246.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,364 and 937,246.50 is: 2,036,403.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,364 : 937,246.50 = 937,246.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,364/937,246.50 = 937,246.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,364x = 937,246.50 × 937,246.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,364x = 878,431,001,762.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 878,431,001,762.25/431,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,036,403.13
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