Finding the Third Proportional to 417,471 and 893,973
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,471 and 893,973 is: 1,914,355.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,471 : 893,973 = 893,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,471/893,973 = 893,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,471x = 893,973 × 893,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,471x = 799,187,724,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 799,187,724,729/417,471 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,914,355.07
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