Finding the Third Proportional to 428,963 and 914,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 428,963 and 914,925 is: 1,951,421.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428,963 : 914,925 = 914,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428,963/914,925 = 914,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428,963x = 914,925 × 914,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428,963x = 837,087,755,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 837,087,755,625/428,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,951,421.81
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