Finding the Third Proportional to 403,846 and 881,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,846 and 881,037 is: 1,922,084.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,846 : 881,037 = 881,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,846/881,037 = 881,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,846x = 881,037 × 881,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,846x = 776,226,195,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 776,226,195,369/403,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,922,084.64
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