Finding the Third Proportional to 408,006 and 888,601.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,006 and 888,601.50 is: 1,935,296.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,006 : 888,601.50 = 888,601.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,006/888,601.50 = 888,601.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,006x = 888,601.50 × 888,601.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,006x = 789,612,625,802.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 789,612,625,802.25/408,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,935,296.60
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