Finding the Third Proportional to 426,782 and 919,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,782 and 919,724 is: 1,982,024.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,782 : 919,724 = 919,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,782/919,724 = 919,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,782x = 919,724 × 919,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,782x = 845,892,236,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 845,892,236,176/426,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,982,024.16
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