Finding the Third Proportional to 426,802 and 933,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,802 and 933,956 is: 2,043,743.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,802 : 933,956 = 933,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,802/933,956 = 933,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,802x = 933,956 × 933,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,802x = 872,273,809,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,273,809,936/426,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,043,743.49
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