Finding the Third Proportional to 425,537 and 918,321
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,537 and 918,321 is: 1,981,762.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,537 : 918,321 = 918,321 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,537/918,321 = 918,321/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,537x = 918,321 × 918,321 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,537x = 843,313,459,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 843,313,459,041/425,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,981,762.95
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