Finding the Third Proportional to 405,366 and 888,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,366 and 888,564 is: 1,947,736.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,366 : 888,564 = 888,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,366/888,564 = 888,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,366x = 888,564 × 888,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,366x = 789,545,982,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 789,545,982,096/405,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,947,736.08
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