Finding the Third Proportional to 418,632 and 897,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,632 and 897,994 is: 1,926,257.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,632 : 897,994 = 897,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,632/897,994 = 897,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,632x = 897,994 × 897,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,632x = 806,393,224,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 806,393,224,036/418,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,926,257.96
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