Finding the Third Proportional to 406,292 and 875,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,292 and 875,022 is: 1,884,515.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,292 : 875,022 = 875,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,292/875,022 = 875,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,292x = 875,022 × 875,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,292x = 765,663,500,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 765,663,500,484/406,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,884,515.33
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