Finding the Third Proportional to 395,672 and 854,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,672 and 854,704 is: 1,846,274.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,672 : 854,704 = 854,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,672/854,704 = 854,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,672x = 854,704 × 854,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,672x = 730,518,927,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 730,518,927,616/395,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,846,274.00
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