Finding the Third Proportional to 407,907 and 883,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,907 and 883,611 is: 1,914,084.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,907 : 883,611 = 883,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,907/883,611 = 883,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,907x = 883,611 × 883,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,907x = 780,768,399,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 780,768,399,321/407,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,914,084.34
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