Finding the Third Proportional to 403,366 and 877,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,366 and 877,852 is: 1,910,483.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,366 : 877,852 = 877,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,366/877,852 = 877,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,366x = 877,852 × 877,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,366x = 770,624,133,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 770,624,133,904/403,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,910,483.62
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