Finding the Third Proportional to 431,724 and 926,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,724 and 926,880 is: 1,989,943.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,724 : 926,880 = 926,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,724/926,880 = 926,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,724x = 926,880 × 926,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,724x = 859,106,534,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 859,106,534,400/431,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,989,943.89
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