Finding the Third Proportional to 428,264 and 922,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 428,264 and 922,304 is: 1,986,262.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428,264 : 922,304 = 922,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428,264/922,304 = 922,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428,264x = 922,304 × 922,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428,264x = 850,644,668,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 850,644,668,416/428,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,986,262.37
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