Finding the Third Proportional to 397,803 and 874,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 397,803 and 874,518 is: 1,922,513.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
397,803 : 874,518 = 874,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
397,803/874,518 = 874,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
397,803x = 874,518 × 874,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
397,803x = 764,781,732,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,781,732,324/397,803 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,922,513.74
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