Finding the Third Proportional to 395,450 and 853,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,450 and 853,108 is: 1,840,417.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,450 : 853,108 = 853,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,450/853,108 = 853,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,450x = 853,108 × 853,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,450x = 727,793,259,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,793,259,664/395,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,840,417.90
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