Finding the Third Proportional to 429,346 and 943,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,346 and 943,684 is: 2,074,176.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,346 : 943,684 = 943,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,346/943,684 = 943,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,346x = 943,684 × 943,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,346x = 890,539,491,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 890,539,491,856/429,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,074,176.75
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