Finding the Third Proportional to 417,483 and 930,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,483 and 930,586 is: 2,074,312.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,483 : 930,586 = 930,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,483/930,586 = 930,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,483x = 930,586 × 930,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,483x = 865,990,303,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 865,990,303,396/417,483 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,074,312.73
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