Finding the Third Proportional to 400,656 and 931,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 400,656 and 931,656 is: 2,166,404.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
400,656 : 931,656 = 931,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
400,656/931,656 = 931,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
400,656x = 931,656 × 931,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
400,656x = 867,982,902,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 867,982,902,336/400,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,166,404.35
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