Finding the Third Proportional to 395,488 and 869,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,488 and 869,600 is: 1,912,078.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,488 : 869,600 = 869,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,488/869,600 = 869,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,488x = 869,600 × 869,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,488x = 756,204,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 756,204,160,000/395,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,912,078.65
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