Finding the Third Proportional to 434,922 and 899,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,922 and 899,688 is: 1,861,111.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,922 : 899,688 = 899,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,922/899,688 = 899,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,922x = 899,688 × 899,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,922x = 809,438,497,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 809,438,497,344/434,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,861,111.87
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