Finding the Third Proportional to 414,526 and 885,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 414,526 and 885,924 is: 1,893,394.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
414,526 : 885,924 = 885,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
414,526/885,924 = 885,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
414,526x = 885,924 × 885,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
414,526x = 784,861,333,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 784,861,333,776/414,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,893,394.71
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