Finding the Third Proportional to 429,708 and 935,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,708 and 935,880 is: 2,038,294.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,708 : 935,880 = 935,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,708/935,880 = 935,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,708x = 935,880 × 935,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,708x = 875,871,374,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 875,871,374,400/429,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,038,294.32
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