Finding the Third Proportional to 425,868 and 908,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,868 and 908,868 is: 1,939,664.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,868 : 908,868 = 908,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,868/908,868 = 908,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,868x = 908,868 × 908,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,868x = 826,041,041,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 826,041,041,424/425,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,939,664.50
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