Finding the Third Proportional to 423,426 and 908,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,426 and 908,252 is: 1,948,207.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,426 : 908,252 = 908,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,426/908,252 = 908,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,426x = 908,252 × 908,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,426x = 824,921,695,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 824,921,695,504/423,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,948,207.47
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