Finding the Third Proportional to 429,298 and 932,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,298 and 932,402 is: 2,025,104.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,298 : 932,402 = 932,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,298/932,402 = 932,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,298x = 932,402 × 932,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,298x = 869,373,489,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 869,373,489,604/429,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,025,104.91
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