Finding the Third Proportional to 407,875.50 and 881,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,875.50 and 881,361 is: 1,904,495.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,875.50 : 881,361 = 881,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,875.50/881,361 = 881,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,875.50x = 881,361 × 881,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,875.50x = 776,797,212,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 776,797,212,321/407,875.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,904,495.89
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