Finding the Third Proportional to 421,248 and 900,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,248 and 900,352 is: 1,924,362.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,248 : 900,352 = 900,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,248/900,352 = 900,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,248x = 900,352 × 900,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,248x = 810,633,723,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 810,633,723,904/421,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,924,362.19
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