Finding the Third Proportional to 426,564 and 933,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,564 and 933,480 is: 2,042,799.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,564 : 933,480 = 933,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,564/933,480 = 933,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,564x = 933,480 × 933,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,564x = 871,384,910,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 871,384,910,400/426,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,042,799.93
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