Finding the Third Proportional to 431,430 and 929,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,430 and 929,076 is: 2,000,746.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,430 : 929,076 = 929,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,430/929,076 = 929,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,430x = 929,076 × 929,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,430x = 863,182,213,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 863,182,213,776/431,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,000,746.85
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