Finding the Third Proportional to 428,958 and 941,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 428,958 and 941,940 is: 2,068,386.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428,958 : 941,940 = 941,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428,958/941,940 = 941,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428,958x = 941,940 × 941,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428,958x = 887,250,963,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 887,250,963,600/428,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,068,386.56
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