Finding the Third Proportional to 429,954 and 933,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,954 and 933,534 is: 2,026,927.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,954 : 933,534 = 933,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,954/933,534 = 933,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,954x = 933,534 × 933,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,954x = 871,485,729,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 871,485,729,156/429,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,026,927.83
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