Finding the Third Proportional to 418,542.61 and 908,436.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,542.61 and 908,436.09 is: 1,971,737.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,542.61 : 908,436.09 = 908,436.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,542.61/908,436.09 = 908,436.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,542.61x = 908,436.09 × 908,436.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,542.61x = 825,256,136,427.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 825,256,136,427.76/418,542.61 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,971,737.45
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