Finding the Third Proportional to 424,948 and 919,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,948 and 919,592 is: 1,990,006.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,948 : 919,592 = 919,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,948/919,592 = 919,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,948x = 919,592 × 919,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,948x = 845,649,446,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 845,649,446,464/424,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,990,006.89
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