Finding the Third Proportional to 405,548 and 882,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,548 and 882,448 is: 1,920,153.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,548 : 882,448 = 882,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,548/882,448 = 882,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,548x = 882,448 × 882,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,548x = 778,714,472,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 778,714,472,704/405,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,920,153.65
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