Finding the Third Proportional to 429,746 and 910,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,746 and 910,717 is: 1,929,989.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,746 : 910,717 = 910,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,746/910,717 = 910,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,746x = 910,717 × 910,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,746x = 829,405,454,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 829,405,454,089/429,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,929,989.93
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