Finding the Third Proportional to 431,564 and 880,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,564 and 880,256 is: 1,795,447.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,564 : 880,256 = 880,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,564/880,256 = 880,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,564x = 880,256 × 880,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,564x = 774,850,625,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 774,850,625,536/431,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,795,447.78
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