Finding the Third Proportional to 414,021 and 887,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 414,021 and 887,063 is: 1,900,581.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
414,021 : 887,063 = 887,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
414,021/887,063 = 887,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
414,021x = 887,063 × 887,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
414,021x = 786,880,765,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 786,880,765,969/414,021 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,900,581.77
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