Finding the Third Proportional to 418,947 and 904,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,947 and 904,314 is: 1,951,998.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,947 : 904,314 = 904,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,947/904,314 = 904,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,947x = 904,314 × 904,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,947x = 817,783,810,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 817,783,810,596/418,947 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,951,998.25
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