Finding the Third Proportional to 422,596 and 928,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,596 and 928,136 is: 2,038,439.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,596 : 928,136 = 928,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,596/928,136 = 928,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,596x = 928,136 × 928,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,596x = 861,436,434,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 861,436,434,496/422,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,038,439.63
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