Finding the Third Proportional to 406,914.50 and 883,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,914.50 and 883,883 is: 1,919,934.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,914.50 : 883,883 = 883,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,914.50/883,883 = 883,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,914.50x = 883,883 × 883,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,914.50x = 781,249,157,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 781,249,157,689/406,914.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,919,934.43
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