Finding the Third Proportional to 426,630 and 921,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,630 and 921,678 is: 1,991,164.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,630 : 921,678 = 921,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,630/921,678 = 921,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,630x = 921,678 × 921,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,630x = 849,490,335,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 849,490,335,684/426,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,991,164.09
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