Finding the Third Proportional to 434,886 and 882,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,886 and 882,000 is: 1,788,799.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,886 : 882,000 = 882,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,886/882,000 = 882,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,886x = 882,000 × 882,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,886x = 777,924,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 777,924,000,000/434,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,788,799.82
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