Finding the Third Proportional to 391,033 and 856,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 391,033 and 856,804 is: 1,877,368.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,033 : 856,804 = 856,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,033/856,804 = 856,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,033x = 856,804 × 856,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,033x = 734,113,094,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 734,113,094,416/391,033 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,877,368.65
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