Finding the Third Proportional to 422,937 and 929,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,937 and 929,988 is: 2,044,932.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,937 : 929,988 = 929,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,937/929,988 = 929,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,937x = 929,988 × 929,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,937x = 864,877,680,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 864,877,680,144/422,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,044,932.65
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