Finding the Third Proportional to 399,517 and 858,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 399,517 and 858,325 is: 1,844,031.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
399,517 : 858,325 = 858,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
399,517/858,325 = 858,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
399,517x = 858,325 × 858,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
399,517x = 736,721,805,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 736,721,805,625/399,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,844,031.18
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