Finding the Third Proportional to 420,708 and 923,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 420,708 and 923,064 is: 2,025,269.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420,708 : 923,064 = 923,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420,708/923,064 = 923,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420,708x = 923,064 × 923,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420,708x = 852,047,148,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 852,047,148,096/420,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,025,269.66
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