Finding the Third Proportional to 406,130 and 936,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,130 and 936,029 is: 2,157,314.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,130 : 936,029 = 936,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,130/936,029 = 936,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,130x = 936,029 × 936,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,130x = 876,150,288,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 876,150,288,841/406,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,157,314.87
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