Finding the Third Proportional to 394,960 and 864,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,960 and 864,926 is: 1,894,108.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,960 : 864,926 = 864,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,960/864,926 = 864,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,960x = 864,926 × 864,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,960x = 748,096,985,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 748,096,985,476/394,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,894,108.23
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