Finding the Third Proportional to 417,430 and 893,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,430 and 893,890 is: 1,914,187.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,430 : 893,890 = 893,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,430/893,890 = 893,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,430x = 893,890 × 893,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,430x = 799,039,332,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 799,039,332,100/417,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,914,187.61
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