Finding the Third Proportional to 411,208 and 896,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 411,208 and 896,960 is: 1,956,521.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411,208 : 896,960 = 896,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411,208/896,960 = 896,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411,208x = 896,960 × 896,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411,208x = 804,537,241,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 804,537,241,600/411,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,956,521.38
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