Finding the Third Proportional to 394,494 and 864,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,494 and 864,075 is: 1,892,615.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,494 : 864,075 = 864,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,494/864,075 = 864,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,494x = 864,075 × 864,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,494x = 746,625,605,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 746,625,605,625/394,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,892,615.87
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