Finding the Third Proportional to 407,599 and 893,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,599 and 893,849 is: 1,960,176.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,599 : 893,849 = 893,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,599/893,849 = 893,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,599x = 893,849 × 893,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,599x = 798,966,034,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 798,966,034,801/407,599 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,960,176.63
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