Finding the Third Proportional to 406,906 and 883,865
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,906 and 883,865 is: 1,919,896.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,906 : 883,865 = 883,865 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,906/883,865 = 883,865/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,906x = 883,865 × 883,865 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,906x = 781,217,338,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 781,217,338,225/406,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,919,896.34
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