Finding the Third Proportional to 421,844 and 911,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,844 and 911,052 is: 1,967,589.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,844 : 911,052 = 911,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,844/911,052 = 911,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,844x = 911,052 × 911,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,844x = 830,015,746,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 830,015,746,704/421,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,967,589.31
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