Finding the Third Proportional to 578,106 and 908,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 578,106 and 908,071 is: 1,426,369.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578,106 : 908,071 = 908,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578,106/908,071 = 908,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578,106x = 908,071 × 908,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578,106x = 824,592,941,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 824,592,941,041/578,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,426,369.80
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