Finding the Third Proportional to 394,676 and 868,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,676 and 868,081 is: 1,909,324.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,676 : 868,081 = 868,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,676/868,081 = 868,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,676x = 868,081 × 868,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,676x = 753,564,622,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 753,564,622,561/394,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,909,324.67
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