Finding the Third Proportional to 396,018 and 924,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,018 and 924,073 is: 2,156,242.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,018 : 924,073 = 924,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,018/924,073 = 924,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,018x = 924,073 × 924,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,018x = 853,910,909,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 853,910,909,329/396,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,156,242.67
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