Finding the Third Proportional to 403,788 and 874,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,788 and 874,446 is: 1,893,706.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,788 : 874,446 = 874,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,788/874,446 = 874,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,788x = 874,446 × 874,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,788x = 764,655,806,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,655,806,916/403,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,893,706.12
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