Finding the Third Proportional to 395,322 and 850,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,322 and 850,683 is: 1,830,562.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,322 : 850,683 = 850,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,322/850,683 = 850,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,322x = 850,683 × 850,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,322x = 723,661,566,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 723,661,566,489/395,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,830,562.34
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