Finding the Third Proportional to 403,604 and 885,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,604 and 885,932 is: 1,944,667.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,604 : 885,932 = 885,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,604/885,932 = 885,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,604x = 885,932 × 885,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,604x = 784,875,508,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 784,875,508,624/403,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,944,667.32
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