Finding the Third Proportional to 427,938.75 and 903,615.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,938.75 and 903,615.75 is: 1,908,033.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,938.75 : 903,615.75 = 903,615.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,938.75/903,615.75 = 903,615.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,938.75x = 903,615.75 × 903,615.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,938.75x = 816,521,423,648.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 816,521,423,648.06/427,938.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,908,033.39
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