Finding the Third Proportional to 399,550 and 872,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 399,550 and 872,729 is: 1,906,284.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
399,550 : 872,729 = 872,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
399,550/872,729 = 872,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
399,550x = 872,729 × 872,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
399,550x = 761,655,907,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 761,655,907,441/399,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,906,284.34
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