Finding the Third Proportional to 415,602 and 908,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,602 and 908,964 is: 1,987,997.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,602 : 908,964 = 908,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,602/908,964 = 908,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,602x = 908,964 × 908,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,602x = 826,215,553,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 826,215,553,296/415,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,987,997.06
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