Finding the Third Proportional to 929,000 and 1,406,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 929,000 and 1,406,343 is: 2,128,956.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
929,000 : 1,406,343 = 1,406,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
929,000/1,406,343 = 1,406,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
929,000x = 1,406,343 × 1,406,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
929,000x = 1,977,800,633,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,977,800,633,649/929,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,128,956.55
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