Finding the Third Proportional to 398,068 and 841,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 398,068 and 841,064 is: 1,777,054.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
398,068 : 841,064 = 841,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
398,068/841,064 = 841,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
398,068x = 841,064 × 841,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
398,068x = 707,388,652,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 707,388,652,096/398,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,777,054.80
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