Finding the Third Proportional to 425,817 and 927,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,817 and 927,234 is: 2,019,090.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,817 : 927,234 = 927,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,817/927,234 = 927,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,817x = 927,234 × 927,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,817x = 859,762,890,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 859,762,890,756/425,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,019,090.10
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