Finding the Third Proportional to 403,798 and 874,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,798 and 874,465 is: 1,893,741.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,798 : 874,465 = 874,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,798/874,465 = 874,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,798x = 874,465 × 874,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,798x = 764,689,036,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,689,036,225/403,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,893,741.51
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