Finding the Third Proportional to 406,668 and 893,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,668 and 893,132 is: 1,961,513.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,668 : 893,132 = 893,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,668/893,132 = 893,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,668x = 893,132 × 893,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,668x = 797,684,769,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 797,684,769,424/406,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,961,513.49
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