Finding the Third Proportional to 421,402 and 928,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,402 and 928,696 is: 2,046,682.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,402 : 928,696 = 928,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,402/928,696 = 928,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,402x = 928,696 × 928,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,402x = 862,476,260,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 862,476,260,416/421,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,046,682.88
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