Finding the Third Proportional to 431,799 and 913,420.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,799 and 913,420.50 is: 1,932,234.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,799 : 913,420.50 = 913,420.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,799/913,420.50 = 913,420.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,799x = 913,420.50 × 913,420.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,799x = 834,337,009,820.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 834,337,009,820.25/431,799 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,932,234.70
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