Finding the Third Proportional to 418,530 and 906,598.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,530 and 906,598.50 is: 1,963,827.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,530 : 906,598.50 = 906,598.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,530/906,598.50 = 906,598.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,530x = 906,598.50 × 906,598.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,530x = 821,920,840,202.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 821,920,840,202.25/418,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,963,827.78
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