Finding the Third Proportional to 416,021 and 851,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 416,021 and 851,755 is: 1,743,870.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
416,021 : 851,755 = 851,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
416,021/851,755 = 851,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
416,021x = 851,755 × 851,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
416,021x = 725,486,580,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 725,486,580,025/416,021 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,743,870.09
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