Finding the Third Proportional to 429,074 and 924,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,074 and 924,597 is: 1,992,382.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,074 : 924,597 = 924,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,074/924,597 = 924,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,074x = 924,597 × 924,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,074x = 854,879,612,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 854,879,612,409/429,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,992,382.69
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