Finding the Third Proportional to 406,968 and 883,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,968 and 883,968 is: 1,920,051.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,968 : 883,968 = 883,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,968/883,968 = 883,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,968x = 883,968 × 883,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,968x = 781,399,425,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 781,399,425,024/406,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,920,051.27
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