Finding the Third Proportional to 407,908 and 883,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,908 and 883,600 is: 1,914,031.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,908 : 883,600 = 883,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,908/883,600 = 883,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,908x = 883,600 × 883,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,908x = 780,748,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 780,748,960,000/407,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,914,031.99
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