Finding the Third Proportional to 424,914.75 and 917,691.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,914.75 and 917,691.75 is: 1,981,946.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,914.75 : 917,691.75 = 917,691.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,914.75/917,691.75 = 917,691.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,914.75x = 917,691.75 × 917,691.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,914.75x = 842,158,148,018.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 842,158,148,018.06/424,914.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,981,946.14
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