Finding the Third Proportional to 403,704 and 876,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,704 and 876,096 is: 1,901,254.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,704 : 876,096 = 876,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,704/876,096 = 876,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,704x = 876,096 × 876,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,704x = 767,544,201,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 767,544,201,216/403,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,901,254.88
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