Finding the Third Proportional to 397,721 and 858,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 397,721 and 858,470 is: 1,852,984.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
397,721 : 858,470 = 858,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
397,721/858,470 = 858,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
397,721x = 858,470 × 858,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
397,721x = 736,970,740,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 736,970,740,900/397,721 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,852,984.23
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