Finding the Third Proportional to 389,994 and 846,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,994 and 846,567 is: 1,837,658.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,994 : 846,567 = 846,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,994/846,567 = 846,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,994x = 846,567 × 846,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,994x = 716,675,685,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 716,675,685,489/389,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,837,658.23
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