Finding the Third Proportional to 393,232 and 860,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,232 and 860,057 is: 1,881,072.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,232 : 860,057 = 860,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,232/860,057 = 860,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,232x = 860,057 × 860,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,232x = 739,698,043,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 739,698,043,249/393,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,881,072.86
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