Finding the Third Proportional to 403,774 and 874,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,774 and 874,426 is: 1,893,685.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,774 : 874,426 = 874,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,774/874,426 = 874,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,774x = 874,426 × 874,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,774x = 764,620,829,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,620,829,476/403,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,893,685.15
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