Finding the Third Proportional to 403,428 and 869,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,428 and 869,100 is: 1,872,291.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,428 : 869,100 = 869,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,428/869,100 = 869,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,428x = 869,100 × 869,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,428x = 755,334,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 755,334,810,000/403,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,872,291.49
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