Finding the Third Proportional to 421,110 and 647,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,110 and 647,930 is: 996,920.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,110 : 647,930 = 647,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,110/647,930 = 647,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,110x = 647,930 × 647,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,110x = 419,813,284,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,813,284,900/421,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,920.72
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