Finding the Third Proportional to 425,814 and 927,226.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,814 and 927,226.50 is: 2,019,071.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,814 : 927,226.50 = 927,226.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,814/927,226.50 = 927,226.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,814x = 927,226.50 × 927,226.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,814x = 859,748,982,302.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 859,748,982,302.25/425,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,019,071.67
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