Finding the Third Proportional to 417,276 and 901,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,276 and 901,074 is: 1,945,796.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,276 : 901,074 = 901,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,276/901,074 = 901,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,276x = 901,074 × 901,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,276x = 811,934,353,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 811,934,353,476/417,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,945,796.91
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