Finding the Third Proportional to 395,782 and 933,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,782 and 933,327 is: 2,200,957.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,782 : 933,327 = 933,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,782/933,327 = 933,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,782x = 933,327 × 933,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,782x = 871,099,288,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 871,099,288,929/395,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,200,957.32
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