Finding the Third Proportional to 429,810 and 934,246.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,810 and 934,246.50 is: 2,030,703.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,810 : 934,246.50 = 934,246.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,810/934,246.50 = 934,246.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,810x = 934,246.50 × 934,246.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,810x = 872,816,522,762.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,816,522,762.25/429,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,030,703.15
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