Finding the Third Proportional to 420,808 and 905,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 420,808 and 905,776 is: 1,949,654.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420,808 : 905,776 = 905,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420,808/905,776 = 905,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420,808x = 905,776 × 905,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420,808x = 820,430,162,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 820,430,162,176/420,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,949,654.38
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