Finding the Third Proportional to 410,646 and 878,026.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 410,646 and 878,026.50 is: 1,877,360.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
410,646 : 878,026.50 = 878,026.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
410,646/878,026.50 = 878,026.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
410,646x = 878,026.50 × 878,026.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
410,646x = 770,930,534,702.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 770,930,534,702.25/410,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,877,360.39
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