Finding the Third Proportional to 401,078 and 856,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,078 and 856,292 is: 1,828,163.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,078 : 856,292 = 856,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,078/856,292 = 856,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,078x = 856,292 × 856,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,078x = 733,235,989,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 733,235,989,264/401,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,828,163.07
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