Finding the Third Proportional to 427,353 and 911,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,353 and 911,907 is: 1,945,872.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,353 : 911,907 = 911,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,353/911,907 = 911,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,353x = 911,907 × 911,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,353x = 831,574,376,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 831,574,376,649/427,353 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,945,872.33
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