Finding the Third Proportional to 406,810 and 841,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,810 and 841,908 is: 1,742,359.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,810 : 841,908 = 841,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,810/841,908 = 841,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,810x = 841,908 × 841,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,810x = 708,809,080,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 708,809,080,464/406,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,742,359.04
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