Finding the Third Proportional to 424,980 and 924,729.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,980 and 924,729.75 is: 2,012,153.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,980 : 924,729.75 = 924,729.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,980/924,729.75 = 924,729.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,980x = 924,729.75 × 924,729.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,980x = 855,125,110,535.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 855,125,110,535.06/424,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,012,153.77
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