Finding the Third Proportional to 404,528 and 886,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 404,528 and 886,814 is: 1,944,090.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
404,528 : 886,814 = 886,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
404,528/886,814 = 886,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
404,528x = 886,814 × 886,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
404,528x = 786,439,070,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 786,439,070,596/404,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,944,090.57
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