Finding the Third Proportional to 417,328 and 899,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,328 and 899,552 is: 1,938,987.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,328 : 899,552 = 899,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,328/899,552 = 899,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,328x = 899,552 × 899,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,328x = 809,193,800,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 809,193,800,704/417,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,938,987.56
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