Finding the Third Proportional to 424,440 and 912,070.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,440 and 912,070.13 is: 1,959,928.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,440 : 912,070.13 = 912,070.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,440/912,070.13 = 912,070.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,440x = 912,070.13 × 912,070.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,440x = 831,871,912,917.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 831,871,912,917.52/424,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,959,928.17
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