Finding the Third Proportional to 420,754 and 912,843
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Solution
The third proportional to 420,754 and 912,843 is: 1,980,450.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420,754 : 912,843 = 912,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420,754/912,843 = 912,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420,754x = 912,843 × 912,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420,754x = 833,282,342,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 833,282,342,649/420,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,980,450.20
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