Finding the Third Proportional to 402,810 and 877,510
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,810 and 877,510 is: 1,911,630.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,810 : 877,510 = 877,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,810/877,510 = 877,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,810x = 877,510 × 877,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,810x = 770,023,800,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 770,023,800,100/402,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,911,630.30
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