Finding the Third Proportional to 432,155 and 933,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,155 and 933,552 is: 2,016,682.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,155 : 933,552 = 933,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,155/933,552 = 933,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,155x = 933,552 × 933,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,155x = 871,519,336,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 871,519,336,704/432,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,016,682.29
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