Finding the Third Proportional to 427,630.50 and 929,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,630.50 and 929,181 is: 2,018,979.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,630.50 : 929,181 = 929,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,630.50/929,181 = 929,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,630.50x = 929,181 × 929,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,630.50x = 863,377,330,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 863,377,330,761/427,630.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,018,979.78
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