Finding the Third Proportional to 436,258 and 922,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,258 and 922,816 is: 1,952,031.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,258 : 922,816 = 922,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,258/922,816 = 922,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,258x = 922,816 × 922,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,258x = 851,589,369,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 851,589,369,856/436,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,952,031.53
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