Finding the Third Proportional to 432,684 and 940,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,684 and 940,000 is: 2,042,136.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,684 : 940,000 = 940,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,684/940,000 = 940,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,684x = 940,000 × 940,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,684x = 883,600,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 883,600,000,000/432,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,042,136.99
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