Finding the Third Proportional to 431,378 and 934,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,378 and 934,152 is: 2,022,912.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,378 : 934,152 = 934,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,378/934,152 = 934,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,378x = 934,152 × 934,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,378x = 872,639,959,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,639,959,104/431,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,022,912.52
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