Finding the Third Proportional to 394,641 and 868,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,641 and 868,014 is: 1,909,199.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,641 : 868,014 = 868,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,641/868,014 = 868,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,641x = 868,014 × 868,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,641x = 753,448,304,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 753,448,304,196/394,641 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,909,199.26
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