Finding the Third Proportional to 402,332 and 869,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,332 and 869,998 is: 1,881,273.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,332 : 869,998 = 869,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,332/869,998 = 869,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,332x = 869,998 × 869,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,332x = 756,896,520,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 756,896,520,004/402,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,881,273.48
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