Finding the Third Proportional to 390,228 and 851,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 390,228 and 851,190 is: 1,856,669.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,228 : 851,190 = 851,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,228/851,190 = 851,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,228x = 851,190 × 851,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,228x = 724,524,416,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 724,524,416,100/390,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,856,669.48
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