Finding the Third Proportional to 434,467 and 908,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,467 and 908,659 is: 1,900,400.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,467 : 908,659 = 908,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,467/908,659 = 908,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,467x = 908,659 × 908,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,467x = 825,661,178,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 825,661,178,281/434,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,900,400.21
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