Finding the Third Proportional to 407,934 and 883,663.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,934 and 883,663.50 is: 1,914,185.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,934 : 883,663.50 = 883,663.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,934/883,663.50 = 883,663.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,934x = 883,663.50 × 883,663.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,934x = 780,861,181,232.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 780,861,181,232.25/407,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,914,185.09
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