Finding the Third Proportional to 395,676 and 876,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,676 and 876,744 is: 1,942,700.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,676 : 876,744 = 876,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,676/876,744 = 876,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,676x = 876,744 × 876,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,676x = 768,680,041,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 768,680,041,536/395,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,942,700.70
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