Finding the Third Proportional to 436,254 and 934,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,254 and 934,716 is: 2,002,718.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,254 : 934,716 = 934,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,254/934,716 = 934,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,254x = 934,716 × 934,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,254x = 873,694,000,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 873,694,000,656/436,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,002,718.60
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