Finding the Third Proportional to 422,712 and 880,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,712 and 880,416 is: 1,833,712.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,712 : 880,416 = 880,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,712/880,416 = 880,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,712x = 880,416 × 880,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,712x = 775,132,333,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 775,132,333,056/422,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,833,712.63
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