Finding the Third Proportional to 406,782 and 884,914.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,782 and 884,914.88 is: 1,925,046.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,782 : 884,914.88 = 884,914.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,782/884,914.88 = 884,914.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,782x = 884,914.88 × 884,914.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,782x = 783,074,335,996.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 783,074,335,996.27/406,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,925,046.67
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