Finding the Third Proportional to 389,102 and 846,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,102 and 846,350 is: 1,840,926.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,102 : 846,350 = 846,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,102/846,350 = 846,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,102x = 846,350 × 846,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,102x = 716,308,322,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 716,308,322,500/389,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,840,926.86
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