Finding the Third Proportional to 434,024 and 950,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,024 and 950,800 is: 2,082,881.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,024 : 950,800 = 950,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,024/950,800 = 950,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,024x = 950,800 × 950,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,024x = 904,020,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 904,020,640,000/434,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,082,881.68
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