Finding the Third Proportional to 406,128 and 936,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,128 and 936,024 is: 2,157,302.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,128 : 936,024 = 936,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,128/936,024 = 936,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,128x = 936,024 × 936,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,128x = 876,140,928,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 876,140,928,576/406,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,157,302.45
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