Finding the Third Proportional to 408,102 and 894,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,102 and 894,972 is: 1,962,683.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,102 : 894,972 = 894,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,102/894,972 = 894,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,102x = 894,972 × 894,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,102x = 800,974,880,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 800,974,880,784/408,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,962,683.06
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