Finding the Third Proportional to 392,121 and 859,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,121 and 859,005 is: 1,881,790.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,121 : 859,005 = 859,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,121/859,005 = 859,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,121x = 859,005 × 859,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,121x = 737,889,590,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 737,889,590,025/392,121 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,881,790.54
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