Finding the Third Proportional to 408,736 and 898,118
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,736 and 898,118 is: 1,973,439.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,736 : 898,118 = 898,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,736/898,118 = 898,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,736x = 898,118 × 898,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,736x = 806,615,941,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 806,615,941,924/408,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,973,439.93
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