Finding the Third Proportional to 429,252 and 932,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,252 and 932,375 is: 2,025,204.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,252 : 932,375 = 932,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,252/932,375 = 932,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,252x = 932,375 × 932,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,252x = 869,323,140,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 869,323,140,625/429,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,025,204.64
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