Finding the Third Proportional to 431,531 and 647,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,531 and 647,296 is: 970,943.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,531 : 647,296 = 647,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,531/647,296 = 647,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,531x = 647,296 × 647,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,531x = 418,992,111,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,992,111,616/431,531 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 970,943.25
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