Finding the Third Proportional to 396,072 and 855,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,072 and 855,274 is: 1,846,870.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,072 : 855,274 = 855,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,072/855,274 = 855,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,072x = 855,274 × 855,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,072x = 731,493,615,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 731,493,615,076/396,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,846,870.30
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