Finding the Third Proportional to 423,558 and 932,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,558 and 932,409 is: 2,052,579.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,558 : 932,409 = 932,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,558/932,409 = 932,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,558x = 932,409 × 932,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,558x = 869,386,543,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 869,386,543,281/423,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,052,579.68
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