Finding the Third Proportional to 395,451 and 853,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,451 and 853,110 is: 1,840,421.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,451 : 853,110 = 853,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,451/853,110 = 853,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,451x = 853,110 × 853,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,451x = 727,796,672,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,796,672,100/395,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,840,421.88
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