Finding the Third Proportional to 434,882 and 881,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,882 and 881,450 is: 1,786,586.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,882 : 881,450 = 881,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,882/881,450 = 881,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,882x = 881,450 × 881,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,882x = 776,954,102,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 776,954,102,500/434,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,786,586.02
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