Finding the Third Proportional to 389,819 and 839,794.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,819 and 839,794.50 is: 1,809,185.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,819 : 839,794.50 = 839,794.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,819/839,794.50 = 839,794.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,819x = 839,794.50 × 839,794.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,819x = 705,254,802,230.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 705,254,802,230.25/389,819 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,809,185.29
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