Finding the Third Proportional to 429,211.50 and 924,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,211.50 and 924,855 is: 1,992,856.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,211.50 : 924,855 = 924,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,211.50/924,855 = 924,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,211.50x = 924,855 × 924,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,211.50x = 855,356,771,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 855,356,771,025/429,211.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,992,856.14
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