Finding the Third Proportional to 429,153 and 932,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,153 and 932,052 is: 2,024,268.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,153 : 932,052 = 932,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,153/932,052 = 932,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,153x = 932,052 × 932,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,153x = 868,720,930,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 868,720,930,704/429,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,024,268.57
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