Finding the Third Proportional to 427,758 and 928,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,758 and 928,368 is: 2,014,847.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,758 : 928,368 = 928,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,758/928,368 = 928,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,758x = 928,368 × 928,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,758x = 861,867,143,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 861,867,143,424/427,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,014,847.52
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