Finding the Third Proportional to 434,901 and 899,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,901 and 899,634 is: 1,860,978.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,901 : 899,634 = 899,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,901/899,634 = 899,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,901x = 899,634 × 899,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,901x = 809,341,333,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 809,341,333,956/434,901 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,860,978.32
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