Finding the Third Proportional to 397,176 and 864,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 397,176 and 864,237 is: 1,880,540.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
397,176 : 864,237 = 864,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
397,176/864,237 = 864,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
397,176x = 864,237 × 864,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
397,176x = 746,905,592,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 746,905,592,169/397,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,880,540.60
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