Finding the Third Proportional to 427,518 and 903,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,518 and 903,312 is: 1,908,627.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,518 : 903,312 = 903,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,518/903,312 = 903,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,518x = 903,312 × 903,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,518x = 815,972,569,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 815,972,569,344/427,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,908,627.40
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