Finding the Third Proportional to 421,116 and 920,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,116 and 920,952 is: 2,014,059.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,116 : 920,952 = 920,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,116/920,952 = 920,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,116x = 920,952 × 920,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,116x = 848,152,586,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 848,152,586,304/421,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,014,059.28
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