Finding the Third Proportional to 390,396 and 852,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 390,396 and 852,184 is: 1,860,207.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,396 : 852,184 = 852,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,396/852,184 = 852,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,396x = 852,184 × 852,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,396x = 726,217,569,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 726,217,569,856/390,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,860,207.51
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