Finding the Third Proportional to 424,917 and 912,991.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,917 and 912,991.50 is: 1,961,685.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,917 : 912,991.50 = 912,991.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,917/912,991.50 = 912,991.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,917x = 912,991.50 × 912,991.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,917x = 833,553,479,072.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 833,553,479,072.25/424,917 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,961,685.41
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