Finding the Third Proportional to 431,965.75 and 942,541.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,965.75 and 942,541.75 is: 2,056,609.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,965.75 : 942,541.75 = 942,541.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,965.75/942,541.75 = 942,541.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,965.75x = 942,541.75 × 942,541.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,965.75x = 888,384,950,493.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 888,384,950,493.06/431,965.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,056,609.70
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