Finding the Third Proportional to 429,261 and 932,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,261 and 932,331 is: 2,024,971.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,261 : 932,331 = 932,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,261/932,331 = 932,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,261x = 932,331 × 932,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,261x = 869,241,093,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 869,241,093,561/429,261 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,024,971.04
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