Finding the Third Proportional to 393,230 and 860,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,230 and 860,053 is: 1,881,064.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,230 : 860,053 = 860,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,230/860,053 = 860,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,230x = 860,053 × 860,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,230x = 739,691,162,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 739,691,162,809/393,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,881,064.93
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