Finding the Third Proportional to 402,950 and 883,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,950 and 883,400 is: 1,936,705.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,950 : 883,400 = 883,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,950/883,400 = 883,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,950x = 883,400 × 883,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,950x = 780,395,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 780,395,560,000/402,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,936,705.70
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