Finding the Third Proportional to 432,270 and 939,291.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,270 and 939,291.75 is: 2,041,013.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,270 : 939,291.75 = 939,291.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,270/939,291.75 = 939,291.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,270x = 939,291.75 × 939,291.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,270x = 882,268,991,618.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 882,268,991,618.06/432,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,041,013.70
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