Finding the Third Proportional to 405,378 and 938,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,378 and 938,475 is: 2,172,627.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,378 : 938,475 = 938,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,378/938,475 = 938,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,378x = 938,475 × 938,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,378x = 880,735,325,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 880,735,325,625/405,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,172,627.34
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