Finding the Third Proportional to 422,063 and 924,171
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,063 and 924,171 is: 2,023,612.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,063 : 924,171 = 924,171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,063/924,171 = 924,171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,063x = 924,171 × 924,171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,063x = 854,092,037,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 854,092,037,241/422,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,023,612.68
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