Finding the Third Proportional to 395,319 and 850,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,319 and 850,677 is: 1,830,550.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,319 : 850,677 = 850,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,319/850,677 = 850,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,319x = 850,677 × 850,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,319x = 723,651,358,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 723,651,358,329/395,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,830,550.41
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