Finding the Third Proportional to 429,950 and 911,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,950 and 911,153 is: 1,930,921.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,950 : 911,153 = 911,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,950/911,153 = 911,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,950x = 911,153 × 911,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,950x = 830,199,789,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 830,199,789,409/429,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,930,921.71
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