Finding the Third Proportional to 427,458 and 912,124.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,458 and 912,124.50 is: 1,946,322.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,458 : 912,124.50 = 912,124.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,458/912,124.50 = 912,124.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,458x = 912,124.50 × 912,124.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,458x = 831,971,103,500.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 831,971,103,500.25/427,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,946,322.45
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