Finding the Third Proportional to 415,501 and 893,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,501 and 893,071 is: 1,919,552.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,501 : 893,071 = 893,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,501/893,071 = 893,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,501x = 893,071 × 893,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,501x = 797,575,811,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 797,575,811,041/415,501 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,919,552.09
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