Finding the Third Proportional to 410,618 and 877,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 410,618 and 877,983 is: 1,877,302.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
410,618 : 877,983 = 877,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
410,618/877,983 = 877,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
410,618x = 877,983 × 877,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
410,618x = 770,854,148,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 770,854,148,289/410,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,877,302.38
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