Finding the Third Proportional to 431,928 and 929,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,928 and 929,056 is: 1,998,354.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,928 : 929,056 = 929,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,928/929,056 = 929,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,928x = 929,056 × 929,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,928x = 863,145,051,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 863,145,051,136/431,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,998,354.01
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