Finding the Third Proportional to 392,880 and 857,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,880 and 857,727 is: 1,872,570.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,880 : 857,727 = 857,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,880/857,727 = 857,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,880x = 857,727 × 857,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,880x = 735,695,606,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 735,695,606,529/392,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,872,570.78
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