Finding the Third Proportional to 436,731 and 925,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,731 and 925,949 is: 1,963,179.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,731 : 925,949 = 925,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,731/925,949 = 925,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,731x = 925,949 × 925,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,731x = 857,381,550,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,381,550,601/436,731 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,963,179.97
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