Finding the Third Proportional to 421,218 and 924,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,218 and 924,084 is: 2,027,290.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,218 : 924,084 = 924,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,218/924,084 = 924,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,218x = 924,084 × 924,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,218x = 853,931,239,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 853,931,239,056/421,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,027,290.47
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