Finding the Third Proportional to 428,967 and 932,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 428,967 and 932,643 is: 2,027,715.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428,967 : 932,643 = 932,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428,967/932,643 = 932,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428,967x = 932,643 × 932,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428,967x = 869,822,965,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 869,822,965,449/428,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,027,715.34
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