Finding the Third Proportional to 395,943 and 863,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,943 and 863,352 is: 1,882,535.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,943 : 863,352 = 863,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,943/863,352 = 863,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,943x = 863,352 × 863,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,943x = 745,376,675,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 745,376,675,904/395,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,882,535.30
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