Finding the Third Proportional to 426,114 and 912,076.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,114 and 912,076.50 is: 1,952,255.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,114 : 912,076.50 = 912,076.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,114/912,076.50 = 912,076.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,114x = 912,076.50 × 912,076.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,114x = 831,883,541,852.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 831,883,541,852.25/426,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,952,255.83
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