Finding the Third Proportional to 429,812 and 934,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,812 and 934,251 is: 2,030,713.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,812 : 934,251 = 934,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,812/934,251 = 934,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,812x = 934,251 × 934,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,812x = 872,824,931,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,824,931,001/429,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,030,713.27
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