Finding the Third Proportional to 407,936 and 883,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,936 and 883,670 is: 1,914,203.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,936 : 883,670 = 883,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,936/883,670 = 883,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,936x = 883,670 × 883,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,936x = 780,872,668,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 780,872,668,900/407,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,914,203.87
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