Finding the Third Proportional to 427,601 and 922,999
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,601 and 922,999 is: 1,992,341.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,601 : 922,999 = 922,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,601/922,999 = 922,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,601x = 922,999 × 922,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,601x = 851,927,154,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 851,927,154,001/427,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,992,341.35
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