Finding the Third Proportional to 396,896.63 and 857,455.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,896.63 and 857,455.88 is: 1,852,448.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,896.63 : 857,455.88 = 857,455.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,896.63/857,455.88 = 857,455.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,896.63x = 857,455.88 × 857,455.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,896.63x = 735,230,577,572.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 735,230,577,572.02/396,896.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,852,448.55
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