Finding the Third Proportional to 436,742.44 and 925,972.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,742.44 and 925,972.88 is: 1,963,229.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,742.44 : 925,972.88 = 925,972.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,742.44/925,972.88 = 925,972.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,742.44x = 925,972.88 × 925,972.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,742.44x = 857,425,765,235.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,425,765,235.77/436,742.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,963,229.79
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