Finding the Third Proportional to 409,644 and 891,184.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 409,644 and 891,184.50 is: 1,938,780.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,644 : 891,184.50 = 891,184.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,644/891,184.50 = 891,184.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,644x = 891,184.50 × 891,184.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,644x = 794,209,813,040.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 794,209,813,040.25/409,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,938,780.53
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