Finding the Third Proportional to 429,961.50 and 920,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,961.50 and 920,187 is: 1,969,348.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,961.50 : 920,187 = 920,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,961.50/920,187 = 920,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,961.50x = 920,187 × 920,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,961.50x = 846,744,114,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 846,744,114,969/429,961.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,969,348.69
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