Finding the Third Proportional to 395,458 and 853,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,458 and 853,124 is: 1,840,449.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,458 : 853,124 = 853,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,458/853,124 = 853,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,458x = 853,124 × 853,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,458x = 727,820,559,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,820,559,376/395,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,840,449.70
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