Finding the Third Proportional to 394,755 and 931,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,755 and 931,253 is: 2,196,887.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,755 : 931,253 = 931,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,755/931,253 = 931,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,755x = 931,253 × 931,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,755x = 867,232,150,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 867,232,150,009/394,755 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,196,887.06
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