Finding the Third Proportional to 398,493 and 859,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 398,493 and 859,956 is: 1,855,802.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
398,493 : 859,956 = 859,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
398,493/859,956 = 859,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
398,493x = 859,956 × 859,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
398,493x = 739,524,321,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 739,524,321,936/398,493 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,855,802.54
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