Finding the Third Proportional to 436,716 and 925,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,716 and 925,914 is: 1,963,098.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,716 : 925,914 = 925,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,716/925,914 = 925,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,716x = 925,914 × 925,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,716x = 857,316,735,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,316,735,396/436,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,963,098.98
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