Finding the Third Proportional to 416,719 and 973,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 416,719 and 973,726 is: 2,275,255.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
416,719 : 973,726 = 973,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
416,719/973,726 = 973,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
416,719x = 973,726 × 973,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
416,719x = 948,142,323,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 948,142,323,076/416,719 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,275,255.80
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