Finding the Third Proportional to 418,647 and 881,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,647 and 881,766 is: 1,857,200.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,647 : 881,766 = 881,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,647/881,766 = 881,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,647x = 881,766 × 881,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,647x = 777,511,278,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 777,511,278,756/418,647 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,857,200.17
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