Finding the Third Proportional to 419,136 and 857,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 419,136 and 857,640 is: 1,754,910.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419,136 : 857,640 = 857,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419,136/857,640 = 857,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419,136x = 857,640 × 857,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419,136x = 735,546,369,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 735,546,369,600/419,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,754,910.98
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