Finding the Third Proportional to 406,298 and 875,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,298 and 875,032 is: 1,884,530.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,298 : 875,032 = 875,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,298/875,032 = 875,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,298x = 875,032 × 875,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,298x = 765,681,001,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 765,681,001,024/406,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,884,530.57
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