Finding the Third Proportional to 408,768 and 893,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,768 and 893,568 is: 1,953,342.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,768 : 893,568 = 893,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,768/893,568 = 893,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,768x = 893,568 × 893,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,768x = 798,463,770,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 798,463,770,624/408,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,953,342.17
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