Finding the Third Proportional to 410,297 and 853,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 410,297 and 853,211 is: 1,774,248.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
410,297 : 853,211 = 853,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
410,297/853,211 = 853,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
410,297x = 853,211 × 853,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
410,297x = 727,969,010,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,969,010,521/410,297 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,774,248.92
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