Finding the Third Proportional to 401,056 and 891,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,056 and 891,774 is: 1,982,917.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,056 : 891,774 = 891,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,056/891,774 = 891,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,056x = 891,774 × 891,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,056x = 795,260,867,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 795,260,867,076/401,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,982,917.27
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