Finding the Third Proportional to 429,081 and 925,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,081 and 925,606 is: 1,996,701.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,081 : 925,606 = 925,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,081/925,606 = 925,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,081x = 925,606 × 925,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,081x = 856,746,467,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 856,746,467,236/429,081 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,996,701.01
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