Finding the Third Proportional to 421,702 and 925,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,702 and 925,474 is: 2,031,060.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,702 : 925,474 = 925,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,702/925,474 = 925,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,702x = 925,474 × 925,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,702x = 856,502,124,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 856,502,124,676/421,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,031,060.14
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