Finding the Third Proportional to 395,325 and 850,689
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,325 and 850,689 is: 1,830,574.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,325 : 850,689 = 850,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,325/850,689 = 850,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,325x = 850,689 × 850,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,325x = 723,671,774,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 723,671,774,721/395,325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,830,574.27
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