Finding the Third Proportional to 410,778 and 888,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 410,778 and 888,948 is: 1,923,736.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
410,778 : 888,948 = 888,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
410,778/888,948 = 888,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
410,778x = 888,948 × 888,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
410,778x = 790,228,546,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 790,228,546,704/410,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,923,736.29
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