Finding the Third Proportional to 945,360 and 1,429,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 945,360 and 1,429,293 is: 2,160,952.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945,360 : 1,429,293 = 1,429,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945,360/1,429,293 = 1,429,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945,360x = 1,429,293 × 1,429,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945,360x = 2,042,878,479,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,042,878,479,849/945,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,160,952.95
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