Finding the Third Proportional to 427,574 and 923,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,574 and 923,668 is: 1,995,356.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,574 : 923,668 = 923,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,574/923,668 = 923,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,574x = 923,668 × 923,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,574x = 853,162,574,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 853,162,574,224/427,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,995,356.53
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