Finding the Third Proportional to 389,824 and 852,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,824 and 852,548 is: 1,864,528.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,824 : 852,548 = 852,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,824/852,548 = 852,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,824x = 852,548 × 852,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,824x = 726,838,092,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 726,838,092,304/389,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,864,528.84
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