Finding the Third Proportional to 428,586 and 931,060.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 428,586 and 931,060.50 is: 2,022,636.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428,586 : 931,060.50 = 931,060.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428,586/931,060.50 = 931,060.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428,586x = 931,060.50 × 931,060.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428,586x = 866,873,654,660.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 866,873,654,660.25/428,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,022,636.42
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