Finding the Third Proportional to 395,948 and 933,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,948 and 933,701 is: 2,201,798.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,948 : 933,701 = 933,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,948/933,701 = 933,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,948x = 933,701 × 933,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,948x = 871,797,557,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 871,797,557,401/395,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,201,798.11
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