Finding the Third Proportional to 426,470 and 938,232.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,470 and 938,232.50 is: 2,064,108.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,470 : 938,232.50 = 938,232.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,470/938,232.50 = 938,232.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,470x = 938,232.50 × 938,232.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,470x = 880,280,224,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 880,280,224,056.25/426,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,064,108.20
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