Finding the Third Proportional to 447,601 and 915,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 447,601 and 915,882 is: 1,874,079.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,601 : 915,882 = 915,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,601/915,882 = 915,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,601x = 915,882 × 915,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,601x = 838,839,837,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 838,839,837,924/447,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,874,079.45
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