Finding the Third Proportional to 428,664 and 931,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 428,664 and 931,200 is: 2,022,874.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428,664 : 931,200 = 931,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428,664/931,200 = 931,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428,664x = 931,200 × 931,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428,664x = 867,133,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 867,133,440,000/428,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,022,874.42
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