Finding the Third Proportional to 426,479 and 912,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,479 and 912,006 is: 1,950,283.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,479 : 912,006 = 912,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,479/912,006 = 912,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,479x = 912,006 × 912,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,479x = 831,754,944,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 831,754,944,036/426,479 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,950,283.47
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