Finding the Third Proportional to 398,292 and 859,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 398,292 and 859,971 is: 1,856,803.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
398,292 : 859,971 = 859,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
398,292/859,971 = 859,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
398,292x = 859,971 × 859,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
398,292x = 739,550,120,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 739,550,120,841/398,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,856,803.85
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