Finding the Third Proportional to 402,974 and 882,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,974 and 882,364 is: 1,932,050.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,974 : 882,364 = 882,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,974/882,364 = 882,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,974x = 882,364 × 882,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,974x = 778,566,228,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 778,566,228,496/402,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,932,050.77
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