Finding the Third Proportional to 432,664 and 939,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,664 and 939,959 is: 2,042,053.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,664 : 939,959 = 939,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,664/939,959 = 939,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,664x = 939,959 × 939,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,664x = 883,522,921,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 883,522,921,681/432,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,042,053.24
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