Finding the Third Proportional to 424,083 and 928,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,083 and 928,374 is: 2,032,333.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,083 : 928,374 = 928,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,083/928,374 = 928,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,083x = 928,374 × 928,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,083x = 861,878,283,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 861,878,283,876/424,083 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,032,333.96
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