Finding the Third Proportional to 415,566 and 897,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,566 and 897,435 is: 1,938,054.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,566 : 897,435 = 897,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,566/897,435 = 897,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,566x = 897,435 × 897,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,566x = 805,389,579,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 805,389,579,225/415,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,938,054.56
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