Finding the Third Proportional to 412,183 and 868,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 412,183 and 868,646 is: 1,830,608.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,183 : 868,646 = 868,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,183/868,646 = 868,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,183x = 868,646 × 868,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,183x = 754,545,873,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 754,545,873,316/412,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,830,608.91
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