Finding the Third Proportional to 438,606 and 911,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,606 and 911,686 is: 1,895,029.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,606 : 911,686 = 911,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,606/911,686 = 911,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,606x = 911,686 × 911,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,606x = 831,171,362,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 831,171,362,596/438,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,895,029.62
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