Finding the Third Proportional to 399,692 and 858,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 399,692 and 858,676 is: 1,844,731.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
399,692 : 858,676 = 858,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
399,692/858,676 = 858,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
399,692x = 858,676 × 858,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
399,692x = 737,324,472,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 737,324,472,976/399,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,844,731.63
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