Finding the Third Proportional to 447,604 and 915,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 447,604 and 915,890 is: 1,874,099.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,604 : 915,890 = 915,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,604/915,890 = 915,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,604x = 915,890 × 915,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,604x = 838,854,492,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 838,854,492,100/447,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,874,099.63
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