Finding the Third Proportional to 407,943 and 883,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,943 and 883,684 is: 1,914,231.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,943 : 883,684 = 883,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,943/883,684 = 883,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,943x = 883,684 × 883,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,943x = 780,897,411,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 780,897,411,856/407,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,914,231.67
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