Finding the Third Proportional to 429,988 and 934,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,988 and 934,604 is: 2,031,416.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,988 : 934,604 = 934,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,988/934,604 = 934,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,988x = 934,604 × 934,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,988x = 873,484,636,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 873,484,636,816/429,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,031,416.31
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