Finding the Third Proportional to 399,261 and 875,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 399,261 and 875,067 is: 1,917,898.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
399,261 : 875,067 = 875,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
399,261/875,067 = 875,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
399,261x = 875,067 × 875,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
399,261x = 765,742,254,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 765,742,254,489/399,261 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,917,898.95
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