Finding the Third Proportional to 415,808 and 875,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,808 and 875,083 is: 1,841,643.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,808 : 875,083 = 875,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,808/875,083 = 875,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,808x = 875,083 × 875,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,808x = 765,770,256,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 765,770,256,889/415,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,841,643.88
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