Finding the Third Proportional to 396,038 and 866,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,038 and 866,932 is: 1,897,724.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,038 : 866,932 = 866,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,038/866,932 = 866,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,038x = 866,932 × 866,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,038x = 751,571,092,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 751,571,092,624/396,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,897,724.69
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