Finding the Third Proportional to 424,924 and 912,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,924 and 912,998 is: 1,961,681.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,924 : 912,998 = 912,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,924/912,998 = 912,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,924x = 912,998 × 912,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,924x = 833,565,348,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 833,565,348,004/424,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,961,681.03
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