Finding the Third Proportional to 433,872 and 934,420.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 433,872 and 934,420.50 is: 2,012,440.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
433,872 : 934,420.50 = 934,420.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
433,872/934,420.50 = 934,420.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
433,872x = 934,420.50 × 934,420.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
433,872x = 873,141,670,820.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 873,141,670,820.25/433,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,012,440.70
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