Finding the Third Proportional to 388,280 and 848,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,280 and 848,400 is: 1,853,771.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,280 : 848,400 = 848,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,280/848,400 = 848,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,280x = 848,400 × 848,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,280x = 719,782,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 719,782,560,000/388,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,853,771.92
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