Finding the Third Proportional to 420,292 and 912,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 420,292 and 912,026 is: 1,979,079.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420,292 : 912,026 = 912,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420,292/912,026 = 912,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420,292x = 912,026 × 912,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420,292x = 831,791,424,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 831,791,424,676/420,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,979,079.84
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