Finding the Third Proportional to 407,198 and 886,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,198 and 886,682 is: 1,930,768.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,198 : 886,682 = 886,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,198/886,682 = 886,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,198x = 886,682 × 886,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,198x = 786,204,969,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 786,204,969,124/407,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,930,768.25
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