Finding the Third Proportional to 426,480 and 912,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,480 and 912,010 is: 1,950,296.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,480 : 912,010 = 912,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,480/912,010 = 912,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,480x = 912,010 × 912,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,480x = 831,762,240,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 831,762,240,100/426,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,950,296.00
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