Finding the Third Proportional to 398,495 and 859,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 398,495 and 859,960 is: 1,855,810.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
398,495 : 859,960 = 859,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
398,495/859,960 = 859,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
398,495x = 859,960 × 859,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
398,495x = 739,531,201,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 739,531,201,600/398,495 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,855,810.49
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