Finding the Third Proportional to 403,038 and 879,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,038 and 879,759 is: 1,920,354.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,038 : 879,759 = 879,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,038/879,759 = 879,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,038x = 879,759 × 879,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,038x = 773,975,898,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 773,975,898,081/403,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,920,354.65
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