Finding the Third Proportional to 436,773 and 926,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,773 and 926,031 is: 1,963,338.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,773 : 926,031 = 926,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,773/926,031 = 926,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,773x = 926,031 × 926,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,773x = 857,533,412,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,533,412,961/436,773 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,963,338.88
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