Finding the Third Proportional to 417,744 and 883,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,744 and 883,110 is: 1,866,892.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,744 : 883,110 = 883,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,744/883,110 = 883,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,744x = 883,110 × 883,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,744x = 779,883,272,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 779,883,272,100/417,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,866,892.81
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