Finding the Third Proportional to 434,097 and 901,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,097 and 901,458 is: 1,871,992.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,097 : 901,458 = 901,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,097/901,458 = 901,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,097x = 901,458 × 901,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,097x = 812,626,525,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 812,626,525,764/434,097 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,871,992.95
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