Finding the Third Proportional to 401,954 and 836,986
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,954 and 836,986 is: 1,742,850.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,954 : 836,986 = 836,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,954/836,986 = 836,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,954x = 836,986 × 836,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,954x = 700,545,564,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 700,545,564,196/401,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,742,850.09
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