Finding the Third Proportional to 423,511 and 930,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,511 and 930,982 is: 2,046,528.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,511 : 930,982 = 930,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,511/930,982 = 930,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,511x = 930,982 × 930,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,511x = 866,727,484,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 866,727,484,324/423,511 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,046,528.86
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