Finding the Third Proportional to 405,231 and 881,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,231 and 881,814 is: 1,918,895.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,231 : 881,814 = 881,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,231/881,814 = 881,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,231x = 881,814 × 881,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,231x = 777,595,930,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 777,595,930,596/405,231 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,918,895.47
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