Finding the Third Proportional to 394,168 and 864,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,168 and 864,637 is: 1,896,645.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,168 : 864,637 = 864,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,168/864,637 = 864,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,168x = 864,637 × 864,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,168x = 747,597,141,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 747,597,141,769/394,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,896,645.95
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