Finding the Third Proportional to 410,614 and 877,974.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 410,614 and 877,974.50 is: 1,877,284.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
410,614 : 877,974.50 = 877,974.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
410,614/877,974.50 = 877,974.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
410,614x = 877,974.50 × 877,974.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
410,614x = 770,839,222,650.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 770,839,222,650.25/410,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,877,284.32
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