Finding the Third Proportional to 395,439 and 853,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,439 and 853,086 is: 1,840,374.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,439 : 853,086 = 853,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,439/853,086 = 853,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,439x = 853,086 × 853,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,439x = 727,755,723,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,755,723,396/395,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,840,374.18
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