Finding the Third Proportional to 418,994 and 904,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,994 and 904,388 is: 1,952,098.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,994 : 904,388 = 904,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,994/904,388 = 904,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,994x = 904,388 × 904,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,994x = 817,917,654,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 817,917,654,544/418,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,952,098.73
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