Finding the Third Proportional to 390,999 and 851,979
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Solution
The third proportional to 390,999 and 851,979 is: 1,856,445.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,999 : 851,979 = 851,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,999/851,979 = 851,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,999x = 851,979 × 851,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,999x = 725,868,216,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 725,868,216,441/390,999 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,856,445.20
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