Finding the Third Proportional to 434,232 and 942,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,232 and 942,723 is: 2,046,663.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,232 : 942,723 = 942,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,232/942,723 = 942,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,232x = 942,723 × 942,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,232x = 888,726,654,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 888,726,654,729/434,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,046,663.20
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