Finding the Third Proportional to 420,698 and 900,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 420,698 and 900,506 is: 1,927,537.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420,698 : 900,506 = 900,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420,698/900,506 = 900,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420,698x = 900,506 × 900,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420,698x = 810,911,056,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 810,911,056,036/420,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,927,537.23
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