Finding the Third Proportional to 401,133 and 880,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,133 and 880,985 is: 1,934,855.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,133 : 880,985 = 880,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,133/880,985 = 880,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,133x = 880,985 × 880,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,133x = 776,134,570,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 776,134,570,225/401,133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,934,855.95
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