Finding the Third Proportional to 424,952 and 919,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,952 and 919,600 is: 1,990,022.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,952 : 919,600 = 919,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,952/919,600 = 919,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,952x = 919,600 × 919,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,952x = 845,664,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 845,664,160,000/424,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,990,022.78
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