Finding the Third Proportional to 403,827 and 881,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,827 and 881,005 is: 1,922,035.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,827 : 881,005 = 881,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,827/881,005 = 881,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,827x = 881,005 × 881,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,827x = 776,169,810,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 776,169,810,025/403,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,922,035.45
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