Finding the Third Proportional to 430,852 and 882,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,852 and 882,600 is: 1,808,005.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,852 : 882,600 = 882,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,852/882,600 = 882,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,852x = 882,600 × 882,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,852x = 778,982,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 778,982,760,000/430,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,808,005.44
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