Finding the Third Proportional to 418,467 and 858,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,467 and 858,966 is: 1,763,155.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,467 : 858,966 = 858,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,467/858,966 = 858,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,467x = 858,966 × 858,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,467x = 737,822,589,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 737,822,589,156/418,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,763,155.97
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