Finding the Third Proportional to 415,960 and 894,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,960 and 894,970 is: 1,925,596.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,960 : 894,970 = 894,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,960/894,970 = 894,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,960x = 894,970 × 894,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,960x = 800,971,300,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 800,971,300,900/415,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,925,596.93
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