Finding the Third Proportional to 412,056 and 855,695
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Solution
The third proportional to 412,056 and 855,695 is: 1,776,976.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,056 : 855,695 = 855,695 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,056/855,695 = 855,695/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,056x = 855,695 × 855,695 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,056x = 732,213,933,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 732,213,933,025/412,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,776,976.75
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