Finding the Third Proportional to 423,936 and 898,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,936 and 898,416 is: 1,903,946.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,936 : 898,416 = 898,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,936/898,416 = 898,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,936x = 898,416 × 898,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,936x = 807,151,309,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 807,151,309,056/423,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,903,946.14
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