Finding the Third Proportional to 432,669 and 939,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,669 and 939,970 is: 2,042,077.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,669 : 939,970 = 939,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,669/939,970 = 939,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,669x = 939,970 × 939,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,669x = 883,543,600,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 883,543,600,900/432,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,042,077.43
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