Finding the Third Proportional to 404,532 and 886,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 404,532 and 886,824 is: 1,944,115.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
404,532 : 886,824 = 886,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
404,532/886,824 = 886,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
404,532x = 886,824 × 886,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
404,532x = 786,456,806,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 786,456,806,976/404,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,944,115.19
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