Finding the Third Proportional to 426,408.75 and 927,984.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,408.75 and 927,984.38 is: 2,019,552.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,408.75 : 927,984.38 = 927,984.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,408.75/927,984.38 = 927,984.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,408.75x = 927,984.38 × 927,984.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,408.75x = 861,155,000,244.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 861,155,000,244.14/426,408.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,019,552.84
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