Finding the Third Proportional to 427,338 and 922,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,338 and 922,374 is: 1,990,868.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,338 : 922,374 = 922,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,338/922,374 = 922,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,338x = 922,374 × 922,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,338x = 850,773,795,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 850,773,795,876/427,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,990,868.58
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