Finding the Third Proportional to 417,462 and 913,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,462 and 913,692 is: 1,999,782.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,462 : 913,692 = 913,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,462/913,692 = 913,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,462x = 913,692 × 913,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,462x = 834,833,070,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 834,833,070,864/417,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,999,782.19
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