Finding the Third Proportional to 403,047 and 879,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,047 and 879,776 is: 1,920,385.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,047 : 879,776 = 879,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,047/879,776 = 879,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,047x = 879,776 × 879,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,047x = 774,005,810,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 774,005,810,176/403,047 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,920,385.99
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