Finding the Third Proportional to 406,818 and 885,962.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,818 and 885,962.25 is: 1,929,435.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,818 : 885,962.25 = 885,962.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,818/885,962.25 = 885,962.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,818x = 885,962.25 × 885,962.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,818x = 784,929,108,425.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 784,929,108,425.06/406,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,929,435.54
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