Finding the Third Proportional to 404,688 and 874,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 404,688 and 874,217 is: 1,888,505.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
404,688 : 874,217 = 874,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
404,688/874,217 = 874,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
404,688x = 874,217 × 874,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
404,688x = 764,255,363,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,255,363,089/404,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,888,505.13
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