Finding the Third Proportional to 422,844 and 913,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,844 and 913,656 is: 1,974,173.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,844 : 913,656 = 913,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,844/913,656 = 913,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,844x = 913,656 × 913,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,844x = 834,767,286,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 834,767,286,336/422,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,974,173.19
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