Finding the Third Proportional to 405,672 and 904,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,672 and 904,624 is: 2,017,256.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,672 : 904,624 = 904,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,672/904,624 = 904,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,672x = 904,624 × 904,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,672x = 818,344,581,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 818,344,581,376/405,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,017,256.75
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