Finding the Third Proportional to 418,371 and 916,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,371 and 916,608 is: 2,008,194.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,371 : 916,608 = 916,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,371/916,608 = 916,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,371x = 916,608 × 916,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,371x = 840,170,225,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 840,170,225,664/418,371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,008,194.22
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