Finding the Third Proportional to 405,056 and 886,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,056 and 886,396 is: 1,939,726.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,056 : 886,396 = 886,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,056/886,396 = 886,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,056x = 886,396 × 886,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,056x = 785,697,868,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 785,697,868,816/405,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,939,726.53
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