Finding the Third Proportional to 432,914 and 928,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,914 and 928,877 is: 1,993,034.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,914 : 928,877 = 928,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,914/928,877 = 928,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,914x = 928,877 × 928,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,914x = 862,812,481,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 862,812,481,129/432,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,993,034.37
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