Finding the Third Proportional to 429,990 and 934,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,990 and 934,608 is: 2,031,424.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,990 : 934,608 = 934,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,990/934,608 = 934,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,990x = 934,608 × 934,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,990x = 873,492,113,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 873,492,113,664/429,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,031,424.25
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