Finding the Third Proportional to 428,026 and 927,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 428,026 and 927,383 is: 2,009,315.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428,026 : 927,383 = 927,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428,026/927,383 = 927,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428,026x = 927,383 × 927,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428,026x = 860,039,228,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 860,039,228,689/428,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,009,315.39
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