Finding the Third Proportional to 424,139 and 924,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,139 and 924,486 is: 2,015,080.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,139 : 924,486 = 924,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,139/924,486 = 924,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,139x = 924,486 × 924,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,139x = 854,674,364,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 854,674,364,196/424,139 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,015,080.82
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