Finding the Third Proportional to 432,612 and 925,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,612 and 925,008 is: 1,977,845.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,612 : 925,008 = 925,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,612/925,008 = 925,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,612x = 925,008 × 925,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,612x = 855,639,800,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 855,639,800,064/432,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,977,845.74
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