Finding the Third Proportional to 417,432 and 902,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,432 and 902,928 is: 1,953,082.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,432 : 902,928 = 902,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,432/902,928 = 902,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,432x = 902,928 × 902,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,432x = 815,278,973,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 815,278,973,184/417,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,953,082.11
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