Finding the Third Proportional to 395,190 and 852,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,190 and 852,588 is: 1,839,384.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,190 : 852,588 = 852,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,190/852,588 = 852,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,190x = 852,588 × 852,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,190x = 726,906,297,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 726,906,297,744/395,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,839,384.34
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