Finding the Third Proportional to 408,088 and 882,662
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,088 and 882,662 is: 1,909,127.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,088 : 882,662 = 882,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,088/882,662 = 882,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,088x = 882,662 × 882,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,088x = 779,092,206,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 779,092,206,244/408,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,909,127.95
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