Finding the Third Proportional to 409,586 and 897,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 409,586 and 897,903 is: 1,968,401.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,586 : 897,903 = 897,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,586/897,903 = 897,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,586x = 897,903 × 897,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,586x = 806,229,797,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 806,229,797,409/409,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,968,401.75
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