Finding the Third Proportional to 429,124 and 930,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,124 and 930,536 is: 2,017,825.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,124 : 930,536 = 930,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,124/930,536 = 930,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,124x = 930,536 × 930,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,124x = 865,897,247,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 865,897,247,296/429,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,017,825.26
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