Finding the Third Proportional to 395,474 and 933,161
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,474 and 933,161 is: 2,201,887.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,474 : 933,161 = 933,161 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,474/933,161 = 933,161/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,474x = 933,161 × 933,161 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,474x = 870,789,451,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 870,789,451,921/395,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,201,887.99
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