Finding the Third Proportional to 432,676 and 946,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,676 and 946,918 is: 2,072,344.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,676 : 946,918 = 946,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,676/946,918 = 946,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,676x = 946,918 × 946,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,676x = 896,653,698,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 896,653,698,724/432,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,072,344.43
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