Finding the Third Proportional to 408,495 and 897,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,495 and 897,624 is: 1,972,432.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,495 : 897,624 = 897,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,495/897,624 = 897,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,495x = 897,624 × 897,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,495x = 805,728,845,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 805,728,845,376/408,495 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,972,432.58
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