Finding the Third Proportional to 431,660 and 880,456
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,660 and 880,456 is: 1,795,864.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,660 : 880,456 = 880,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,660/880,456 = 880,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,660x = 880,456 × 880,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,660x = 775,202,767,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 775,202,767,936/431,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,795,864.26
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