Finding the Third Proportional to 409,758 and 894,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 409,758 and 894,228 is: 1,951,502.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,758 : 894,228 = 894,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,758/894,228 = 894,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,758x = 894,228 × 894,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,758x = 799,643,715,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 799,643,715,984/409,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,951,502.39
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