Finding the Third Proportional to 426,004 and 911,850.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,004 and 911,850.50 is: 1,951,792.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,004 : 911,850.50 = 911,850.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,004/911,850.50 = 911,850.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,004x = 911,850.50 × 911,850.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,004x = 831,471,334,350.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 831,471,334,350.25/426,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,951,792.32
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