Finding the Third Proportional to 432,160 and 942,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,160 and 942,296 is: 2,054,613.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,160 : 942,296 = 942,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,160/942,296 = 942,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,160x = 942,296 × 942,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,160x = 887,921,751,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 887,921,751,616/432,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,054,613.46
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