Finding the Third Proportional to 427,153 and 939,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,153 and 939,571 is: 2,066,691.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,153 : 939,571 = 939,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,153/939,571 = 939,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,153x = 939,571 × 939,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,153x = 882,793,664,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 882,793,664,041/427,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,066,691.94
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