Finding the Third Proportional to 436,761 and 926,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,761 and 926,001 is: 1,963,265.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,761 : 926,001 = 926,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,761/926,001 = 926,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,761x = 926,001 × 926,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,761x = 857,477,852,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,477,852,001/436,761 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,963,265.61
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