Finding the Third Proportional to 405,300 and 888,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,300 and 888,432 is: 1,947,474.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,300 : 888,432 = 888,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,300/888,432 = 888,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,300x = 888,432 × 888,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,300x = 789,311,418,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 789,311,418,624/405,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,947,474.51
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