Finding the Third Proportional to 405,310 and 881,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,310 and 881,970 is: 1,919,200.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,310 : 881,970 = 881,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,310/881,970 = 881,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,310x = 881,970 × 881,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,310x = 777,871,080,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 777,871,080,900/405,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,919,200.32
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