Finding the Third Proportional to 409,632 and 891,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 409,632 and 891,070 is: 1,938,339.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,632 : 891,070 = 891,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,632/891,070 = 891,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,632x = 891,070 × 891,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,632x = 794,005,744,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 794,005,744,900/409,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,938,339.16
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