Finding the Third Proportional to 878,718 and 1,406,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 878,718 and 1,406,523 is: 2,251,355.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
878,718 : 1,406,523 = 1,406,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
878,718/1,406,523 = 1,406,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
878,718x = 1,406,523 × 1,406,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
878,718x = 1,978,306,949,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,978,306,949,529/878,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,251,355.90
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