Finding the Third Proportional to 406,287 and 875,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,287 and 875,011 is: 1,884,491.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,287 : 875,011 = 875,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,287/875,011 = 875,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,287x = 875,011 × 875,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,287x = 765,644,250,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 765,644,250,121/406,287 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,884,491.14
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