Finding the Third Proportional to 407,182 and 868,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,182 and 868,468 is: 1,852,333.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,182 : 868,468 = 868,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,182/868,468 = 868,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,182x = 868,468 × 868,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,182x = 754,236,667,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 754,236,667,024/407,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,852,333.03
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