Finding the Third Proportional to 426,897 and 893,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,897 and 893,025 is: 1,868,117.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,897 : 893,025 = 893,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,897/893,025 = 893,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,897x = 893,025 × 893,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,897x = 797,493,650,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 797,493,650,625/426,897 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,868,117.25
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