Finding the Third Proportional to 429,150 and 932,039.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,150 and 932,039.50 is: 2,024,228.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,150 : 932,039.50 = 932,039.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,150/932,039.50 = 932,039.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,150x = 932,039.50 × 932,039.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,150x = 868,697,629,560.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 868,697,629,560.25/429,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,024,228.43
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