Finding the Third Proportional to 409,374 and 885,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 409,374 and 885,330 is: 1,914,653.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,374 : 885,330 = 885,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,374/885,330 = 885,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,374x = 885,330 × 885,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,374x = 783,809,208,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 783,809,208,900/409,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,914,653.13
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