Finding the Third Proportional to 414,456 and 858,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 414,456 and 858,396 is: 1,777,857.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
414,456 : 858,396 = 858,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
414,456/858,396 = 858,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
414,456x = 858,396 × 858,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
414,456x = 736,843,692,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 736,843,692,816/414,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,777,857.46
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