Finding the Third Proportional to 431,943 and 595,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,943 and 595,425 is: 820,781.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,943 : 595,425 = 595,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,943/595,425 = 595,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,943x = 595,425 × 595,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,943x = 354,530,930,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,530,930,625/431,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,781.75
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