Finding the Third Proportional to 415,937 and 901,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,937 and 901,372 is: 1,953,352.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,937 : 901,372 = 901,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,937/901,372 = 901,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,937x = 901,372 × 901,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,937x = 812,471,482,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 812,471,482,384/415,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,953,352.27
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