Finding the Third Proportional to 428,934.38 and 924,350.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 428,934.38 and 924,350.06 is: 1,991,966.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428,934.38 : 924,350.06 = 924,350.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428,934.38/924,350.06 = 924,350.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428,934.38x = 924,350.06 × 924,350.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428,934.38x = 854,423,038,043.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 854,423,038,043.75/428,934.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,991,966.81
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