Finding the Third Proportional to 424,930 and 913,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,930 and 913,013 is: 1,961,717.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,930 : 913,013 = 913,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,930/913,013 = 913,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,930x = 913,013 × 913,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,930x = 833,592,738,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 833,592,738,169/424,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,961,717.78
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