Finding the Third Proportional to 425,976 and 908,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,976 and 908,782 is: 1,938,805.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,976 : 908,782 = 908,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,976/908,782 = 908,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,976x = 908,782 × 908,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,976x = 825,884,723,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 825,884,723,524/425,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,938,805.76
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