Finding the Third Proportional to 431,932 and 929,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,932 and 929,064 is: 1,998,369.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,932 : 929,064 = 929,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,932/929,064 = 929,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,932x = 929,064 × 929,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,932x = 863,159,916,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 863,159,916,096/431,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,998,369.92
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