Finding the Third Proportional to 450,727 and 918,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,727 and 918,149 is: 1,870,306.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,727 : 918,149 = 918,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,727/918,149 = 918,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,727x = 918,149 × 918,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,727x = 842,997,586,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 842,997,586,201/450,727 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,870,306.39
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