Finding the Third Proportional to 908,670 and 1,406,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 908,670 and 1,406,821 is: 2,178,068.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908,670 : 1,406,821 = 1,406,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908,670/1,406,821 = 1,406,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908,670x = 1,406,821 × 1,406,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908,670x = 1,979,145,326,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,979,145,326,041/908,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,178,068.30
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