Finding the Third Proportional to 406,488 and 893,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,488 and 893,412 is: 1,963,612.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,488 : 893,412 = 893,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,488/893,412 = 893,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,488x = 893,412 × 893,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,488x = 798,185,001,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 798,185,001,744/406,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,963,612.71
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