Finding the Third Proportional to 432,687 and 946,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,687 and 946,809 is: 2,071,814.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,687 : 946,809 = 946,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,687/946,809 = 946,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,687x = 946,809 × 946,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,687x = 896,447,282,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 896,447,282,481/432,687 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,071,814.69
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