Finding the Third Proportional to 421,350 and 921,526.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,350 and 921,526.50 is: 2,015,452.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,350 : 921,526.50 = 921,526.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,350/921,526.50 = 921,526.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,350x = 921,526.50 × 921,526.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,350x = 849,211,090,202.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 849,211,090,202.25/421,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,015,452.93
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