Finding the Third Proportional to 424,932 and 913,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,932 and 913,017 is: 1,961,725.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,932 : 913,017 = 913,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,932/913,017 = 913,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,932x = 913,017 × 913,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,932x = 833,600,042,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 833,600,042,289/424,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,961,725.74
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