Finding the Third Proportional to 402,921 and 877,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,921 and 877,014 is: 1,908,943.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,921 : 877,014 = 877,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,921/877,014 = 877,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,921x = 877,014 × 877,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,921x = 769,153,556,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 769,153,556,196/402,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,908,943.83
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