Finding the Third Proportional to 429,255 and 932,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,255 and 932,382 is: 2,025,220.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,255 : 932,382 = 932,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,255/932,382 = 932,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,255x = 932,382 × 932,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,255x = 869,336,193,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 869,336,193,924/429,255 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,025,220.89
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