Finding the Third Proportional to 428,031 and 911,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 428,031 and 911,358 is: 1,940,451.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428,031 : 911,358 = 911,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428,031/911,358 = 911,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428,031x = 911,358 × 911,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428,031x = 830,573,404,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 830,573,404,164/428,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,940,451.52
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