Finding the Third Proportional to 395,954 and 863,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,954 and 863,376 is: 1,882,587.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,954 : 863,376 = 863,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,954/863,376 = 863,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,954x = 863,376 × 863,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,954x = 745,418,117,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 745,418,117,376/395,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,882,587.67
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