Finding the Third Proportional to 420,934 and 923,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 420,934 and 923,360 is: 2,025,480.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420,934 : 923,360 = 923,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420,934/923,360 = 923,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420,934x = 923,360 × 923,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420,934x = 852,593,689,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 852,593,689,600/420,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,025,480.69
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