Finding the Third Proportional to 425,895.75 and 938,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,895.75 and 938,208 is: 2,066,783.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,895.75 : 938,208 = 938,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,895.75/938,208 = 938,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,895.75x = 938,208 × 938,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,895.75x = 880,234,251,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 880,234,251,264/425,895.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,066,783.36
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