Finding the Third Proportional to 408,112 and 881,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,112 and 881,800 is: 1,905,288.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,112 : 881,800 = 881,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,112/881,800 = 881,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,112x = 881,800 × 881,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,112x = 777,571,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 777,571,240,000/408,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,905,288.84
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