Finding the Third Proportional to 412,908 and 581,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 412,908 and 581,460 is: 818,816.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,908 : 581,460 = 581,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,908/581,460 = 581,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,908x = 581,460 × 581,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,908x = 338,095,731,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,095,731,600/412,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,816.13
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