Finding the Third Proportional to 436,852 and 934,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,852 and 934,442 is: 1,998,804.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,852 : 934,442 = 934,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,852/934,442 = 934,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,852x = 934,442 × 934,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,852x = 873,181,851,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 873,181,851,364/436,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,998,804.75
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