Finding the Third Proportional to 432,012 and 942,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,012 and 942,632 is: 2,056,783.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,012 : 942,632 = 942,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,012/942,632 = 942,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,012x = 942,632 × 942,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,012x = 888,555,087,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 888,555,087,424/432,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,056,783.35
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