Finding the Third Proportional to 409,293 and 838,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 409,293 and 838,872 is: 1,719,321.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,293 : 838,872 = 838,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,293/838,872 = 838,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,293x = 838,872 × 838,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,293x = 703,706,232,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 703,706,232,384/409,293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,719,321.45
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