Finding the Third Proportional to 409,050 and 878,816.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 409,050 and 878,816.25 is: 1,888,077.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,050 : 878,816.25 = 878,816.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,050/878,816.25 = 878,816.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,050x = 878,816.25 × 878,816.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,050x = 772,318,001,264.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 772,318,001,264.06/409,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,888,077.26
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