Finding the Third Proportional to 433,862 and 888,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 433,862 and 888,864 is: 1,821,038.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
433,862 : 888,864 = 888,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
433,862/888,864 = 888,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
433,862x = 888,864 × 888,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
433,862x = 790,079,210,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 790,079,210,496/433,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,821,038.05
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