Finding the Third Proportional to 419,631 and 905,601
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Solution
The third proportional to 419,631 and 905,601 is: 1,954,367.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419,631 : 905,601 = 905,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419,631/905,601 = 905,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419,631x = 905,601 × 905,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419,631x = 820,113,171,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 820,113,171,201/419,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,954,367.46
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