Finding the Third Proportional to 409,064 and 883,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 409,064 and 883,464 is: 1,908,035.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,064 : 883,464 = 883,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,064/883,464 = 883,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,064x = 883,464 × 883,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,064x = 780,508,639,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 780,508,639,296/409,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,908,035.51
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