Finding the Third Proportional to 415,592 and 908,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,592 and 908,944 is: 1,987,957.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,592 : 908,944 = 908,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,592/908,944 = 908,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,592x = 908,944 × 908,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,592x = 826,179,195,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 826,179,195,136/415,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,987,957.41
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