Finding the Third Proportional to 419,832 and 906,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 419,832 and 906,000 is: 1,955,153.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419,832 : 906,000 = 906,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419,832/906,000 = 906,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419,832x = 906,000 × 906,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419,832x = 820,836,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 820,836,000,000/419,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,955,153.49
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