Finding the Third Proportional to 395,018 and 875,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,018 and 875,449 is: 1,940,192.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,018 : 875,449 = 875,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,018/875,449 = 875,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,018x = 875,449 × 875,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,018x = 766,410,951,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 766,410,951,601/395,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,940,192.48
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