Finding the Third Proportional to 424,344 and 924,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,344 and 924,432 is: 2,013,872.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,344 : 924,432 = 924,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,344/924,432 = 924,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,344x = 924,432 × 924,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,344x = 854,574,522,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 854,574,522,624/424,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,013,872.05
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