Finding the Third Proportional to 402,277 and 868,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,277 and 868,360 is: 1,874,452.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,277 : 868,360 = 868,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,277/868,360 = 868,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,277x = 868,360 × 868,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,277x = 754,049,089,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 754,049,089,600/402,277 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,874,452.40
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