Finding the Third Proportional to 600,792 and 929,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,792 and 929,946 is: 1,439,432.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,792 : 929,946 = 929,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,792/929,946 = 929,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,792x = 929,946 × 929,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,792x = 864,799,562,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 864,799,562,916/600,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,439,432.55
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