Finding the Third Proportional to 394,166 and 864,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,166 and 864,633 is: 1,896,638.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,166 : 864,633 = 864,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,166/864,633 = 864,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,166x = 864,633 × 864,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,166x = 747,590,224,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 747,590,224,689/394,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,896,638.03
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