Finding the Third Proportional to 407,174 and 886,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,174 and 886,624 is: 1,930,629.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,174 : 886,624 = 886,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,174/886,624 = 886,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,174x = 886,624 × 886,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,174x = 786,102,117,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 786,102,117,376/407,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,930,629.45
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