Finding the Third Proportional to 429,731 and 935,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,731 and 935,922 is: 2,038,368.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,731 : 935,922 = 935,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,731/935,922 = 935,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,731x = 935,922 × 935,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,731x = 875,949,990,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 875,949,990,084/429,731 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,038,368.17
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