Finding the Third Proportional to 392,885 and 857,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,885 and 857,737 is: 1,872,590.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,885 : 857,737 = 857,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,885/857,737 = 857,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,885x = 857,737 × 857,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,885x = 735,712,761,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 735,712,761,169/392,885 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,872,590.61
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