Finding the Third Proportional to 395,662 and 838,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,662 and 838,412 is: 1,776,603.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,662 : 838,412 = 838,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,662/838,412 = 838,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,662x = 838,412 × 838,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,662x = 702,934,681,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 702,934,681,744/395,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,776,603.97
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