Finding the Third Proportional to 426,081 and 928,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,081 and 928,431 is: 2,023,052.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,081 : 928,431 = 928,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,081/928,431 = 928,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,081x = 928,431 × 928,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,081x = 861,984,121,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 861,984,121,761/426,081 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,023,052.24
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