Finding the Third Proportional to 397,173 and 864,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 397,173 and 864,234 is: 1,880,541.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
397,173 : 864,234 = 864,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
397,173/864,234 = 864,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
397,173x = 864,234 × 864,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
397,173x = 746,900,406,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 746,900,406,756/397,173 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,880,541.75
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