Finding the Third Proportional to 426,655 and 914,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,655 and 914,032 is: 1,958,150.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,655 : 914,032 = 914,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,655/914,032 = 914,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,655x = 914,032 × 914,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,655x = 835,454,497,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 835,454,497,024/426,655 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,958,150.02
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