Finding the Third Proportional to 427,304 and 923,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,304 and 923,134 is: 1,994,309.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,304 : 923,134 = 923,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,304/923,134 = 923,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,304x = 923,134 × 923,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,304x = 852,176,381,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 852,176,381,956/427,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,994,309.40
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