Finding the Third Proportional to 401,126 and 880,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,126 and 880,974 is: 1,934,841.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,126 : 880,974 = 880,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,126/880,974 = 880,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,126x = 880,974 × 880,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,126x = 776,115,188,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 776,115,188,676/401,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,934,841.39
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