Finding the Third Proportional to 399,656 and 836,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 399,656 and 836,260 is: 1,749,831.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
399,656 : 836,260 = 836,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
399,656/836,260 = 836,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
399,656x = 836,260 × 836,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
399,656x = 699,330,787,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 699,330,787,600/399,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,749,831.82
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