Finding the Third Proportional to 390,841.50 and 846,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 390,841.50 and 846,923 is: 1,835,215.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,841.50 : 846,923 = 846,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,841.50/846,923 = 846,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,841.50x = 846,923 × 846,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,841.50x = 717,278,567,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 717,278,567,929/390,841.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,835,215.98
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