Finding the Third Proportional to 421,788 and 911,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,788 and 911,022 is: 1,967,720.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,788 : 911,022 = 911,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,788/911,022 = 911,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,788x = 911,022 × 911,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,788x = 829,961,084,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 829,961,084,484/421,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,967,720.95
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