Finding the Third Proportional to 420,023 and 921,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 420,023 and 921,712 is: 2,022,634.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420,023 : 921,712 = 921,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420,023/921,712 = 921,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420,023x = 921,712 × 921,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420,023x = 849,553,010,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 849,553,010,944/420,023 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,022,634.50
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