Finding the Third Proportional to 423,882 and 920,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,882 and 920,664 is: 1,999,665.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,882 : 920,664 = 920,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,882/920,664 = 920,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,882x = 920,664 × 920,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,882x = 847,622,200,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 847,622,200,896/423,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,999,665.48
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