Finding the Third Proportional to 420,270 and 928,861.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 420,270 and 928,861.50 is: 2,052,927.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420,270 : 928,861.50 = 928,861.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420,270/928,861.50 = 928,861.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420,270x = 928,861.50 × 928,861.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420,270x = 862,783,686,182.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 862,783,686,182.25/420,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,052,927.13
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