Finding the Third Proportional to 426,232 and 924,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,232 and 924,230 is: 2,004,075.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,232 : 924,230 = 924,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,232/924,230 = 924,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,232x = 924,230 × 924,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,232x = 854,201,092,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 854,201,092,900/426,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,004,075.46
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