Finding the Third Proportional to 395,688 and 876,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,688 and 876,768 is: 1,942,748.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,688 : 876,768 = 876,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,688/876,768 = 876,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,688x = 876,768 × 876,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,688x = 768,722,125,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 768,722,125,824/395,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,942,748.14
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