Finding the Third Proportional to 423,395 and 913,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,395 and 913,263 is: 1,969,908.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,395 : 913,263 = 913,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,395/913,263 = 913,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,395x = 913,263 × 913,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,395x = 834,049,307,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 834,049,307,169/423,395 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,969,908.26
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