Finding the Third Proportional to 423,504 and 908,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,504 and 908,400 is: 1,948,483.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,504 : 908,400 = 908,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,504/908,400 = 908,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,504x = 908,400 × 908,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,504x = 825,190,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 825,190,560,000/423,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,948,483.51
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