Finding the Third Proportional to 414,648 and 873,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 414,648 and 873,573 is: 1,840,427.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
414,648 : 873,573 = 873,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
414,648/873,573 = 873,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
414,648x = 873,573 × 873,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
414,648x = 763,129,786,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 763,129,786,329/414,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,840,427.99
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