Finding the Third Proportional to 434,484 and 908,689.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,484 and 908,689.50 is: 1,900,453.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,484 : 908,689.50 = 908,689.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,484/908,689.50 = 908,689.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,484x = 908,689.50 × 908,689.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,484x = 825,716,607,410.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 825,716,607,410.25/434,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,900,453.43
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