Finding the Third Proportional to 411,408 and 899,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 411,408 and 899,712 is: 1,967,588.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411,408 : 899,712 = 899,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411,408/899,712 = 899,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411,408x = 899,712 × 899,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411,408x = 809,481,682,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 809,481,682,944/411,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,967,588.58
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