Finding the Third Proportional to 632,421 and 924,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,421 and 924,969 is: 1,352,845.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,421 : 924,969 = 924,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,421/924,969 = 924,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,421x = 924,969 × 924,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,421x = 855,567,650,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 855,567,650,961/632,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,352,845.10
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