Finding the Third Proportional to 426,676 and 933,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,676 and 933,704 is: 2,043,243.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,676 : 933,704 = 933,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,676/933,704 = 933,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,676x = 933,704 × 933,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,676x = 871,803,159,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 871,803,159,616/426,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,043,243.96
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