Finding the Third Proportional to 394,366 and 860,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,366 and 860,804 is: 1,878,923.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,366 : 860,804 = 860,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,366/860,804 = 860,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,366x = 860,804 × 860,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,366x = 740,983,526,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 740,983,526,416/394,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,878,923.45
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