Finding the Third Proportional to 406,461 and 893,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,461 and 893,361 is: 1,963,518.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,461 : 893,361 = 893,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,461/893,361 = 893,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,461x = 893,361 × 893,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,461x = 798,093,876,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 798,093,876,321/406,461 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,963,518.95
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