Finding the Third Proportional to 404,697 and 874,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 404,697 and 874,234 is: 1,888,536.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
404,697 : 874,234 = 874,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
404,697/874,234 = 874,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
404,697x = 874,234 × 874,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
404,697x = 764,285,086,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,285,086,756/404,697 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,888,536.58
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