Finding the Third Proportional to 394,603 and 852,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,603 and 852,265 is: 1,840,725.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,603 : 852,265 = 852,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,603/852,265 = 852,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,603x = 852,265 × 852,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,603x = 726,355,630,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 726,355,630,225/394,603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,840,725.06
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