Finding the Third Proportional to 418,532 and 906,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,532 and 906,603 is: 1,963,837.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,532 : 906,603 = 906,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,532/906,603 = 906,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,532x = 906,603 × 906,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,532x = 821,928,999,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 821,928,999,609/418,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,963,837.89
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