Finding the Third Proportional to 399,647 and 855,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 399,647 and 855,976 is: 1,833,355.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
399,647 : 855,976 = 855,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
399,647/855,976 = 855,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
399,647x = 855,976 × 855,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
399,647x = 732,694,912,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 732,694,912,576/399,647 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,833,355.22
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