Finding the Third Proportional to 435,479 and 888,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,479 and 888,451 is: 1,812,590.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,479 : 888,451 = 888,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,479/888,451 = 888,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,479x = 888,451 × 888,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,479x = 789,345,179,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 789,345,179,401/435,479 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,812,590.69
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