Finding the Third Proportional to 418,715 and 908,359
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,715 and 908,359 is: 1,970,591.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,715 : 908,359 = 908,359 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,715/908,359 = 908,359/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,715x = 908,359 × 908,359 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,715x = 825,116,072,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 825,116,072,881/418,715 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,970,591.15
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