Finding the Third Proportional to 422,922 and 929,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,922 and 929,963 is: 2,044,895.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,922 : 929,963 = 929,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,922/929,963 = 929,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,922x = 929,963 × 929,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,922x = 864,831,181,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 864,831,181,369/422,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,044,895.23
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