Finding the Third Proportional to 395,019 and 931,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,019 and 931,916 is: 2,198,545.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,019 : 931,916 = 931,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,019/931,916 = 931,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,019x = 931,916 × 931,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,019x = 868,467,431,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 868,467,431,056/395,019 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,198,545.97
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