Finding the Third Proportional to 429,134 and 913,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,134 and 913,708 is: 1,945,458.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,134 : 913,708 = 913,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,134/913,708 = 913,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,134x = 913,708 × 913,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,134x = 834,862,309,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 834,862,309,264/429,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,945,458.32
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