Finding the Third Proportional to 429,264 and 932,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,264 and 932,344 is: 2,025,013.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,264 : 932,344 = 932,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,264/932,344 = 932,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,264x = 932,344 × 932,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,264x = 869,265,334,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 869,265,334,336/429,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,025,013.36
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