Finding the Third Proportional to 428,712 and 933,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 428,712 and 933,600 is: 2,033,087.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428,712 : 933,600 = 933,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428,712/933,600 = 933,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428,712x = 933,600 × 933,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428,712x = 871,608,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 871,608,960,000/428,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,033,087.39
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