Finding the Third Proportional to 930,430 and 1,475,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 930,430 and 1,475,722 is: 2,340,590.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
930,430 : 1,475,722 = 1,475,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
930,430/1,475,722 = 1,475,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
930,430x = 1,475,722 × 1,475,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
930,430x = 2,177,755,421,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,177,755,421,284/930,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,340,590.29
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