Finding the Third Proportional to 426,968.50 and 924,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,968.50 and 924,065 is: 1,999,904.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,968.50 : 924,065 = 924,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,968.50/924,065 = 924,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,968.50x = 924,065 × 924,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,968.50x = 853,896,124,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 853,896,124,225/426,968.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,999,904.27
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