Finding the Third Proportional to 401,115 and 880,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,115 and 880,953 is: 1,934,802.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,115 : 880,953 = 880,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,115/880,953 = 880,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,115x = 880,953 × 880,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,115x = 776,078,188,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 776,078,188,209/401,115 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,934,802.21
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