Finding the Third Proportional to 432,723 and 941,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,723 and 941,643 is: 2,049,097.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,723 : 941,643 = 941,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,723/941,643 = 941,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,723x = 941,643 × 941,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,723x = 886,691,539,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 886,691,539,449/432,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,049,097.32
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