Finding the Third Proportional to 427,366 and 914,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,366 and 914,024 is: 1,954,858.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,366 : 914,024 = 914,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,366/914,024 = 914,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,366x = 914,024 × 914,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,366x = 835,439,872,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 835,439,872,576/427,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,954,858.07
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