Finding the Third Proportional to 429,344 and 943,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,344 and 943,680 is: 2,074,168.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,344 : 943,680 = 943,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,344/943,680 = 943,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,344x = 943,680 × 943,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,344x = 890,531,942,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 890,531,942,400/429,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,074,168.83
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