Finding the Third Proportional to 401,393 and 842,191
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,393 and 842,191 is: 1,767,060.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,393 : 842,191 = 842,191 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,393/842,191 = 842,191/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,393x = 842,191 × 842,191 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,393x = 709,285,680,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 709,285,680,481/401,393 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,767,060.41
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