Finding the Third Proportional to 429,302 and 932,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,302 and 932,350 is: 2,024,860.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,302 : 932,350 = 932,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,302/932,350 = 932,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,302x = 932,350 × 932,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,302x = 869,276,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 869,276,522,500/429,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,024,860.17
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