Finding the Third Proportional to 415,820 and 901,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,820 and 901,570 is: 1,954,760.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,820 : 901,570 = 901,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,820/901,570 = 901,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,820x = 901,570 × 901,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,820x = 812,828,464,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 812,828,464,900/415,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,954,760.39
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