Finding the Third Proportional to 392,069 and 850,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,069 and 850,513 is: 1,845,012.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,069 : 850,513 = 850,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,069/850,513 = 850,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,069x = 850,513 × 850,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,069x = 723,372,363,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 723,372,363,169/392,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,845,012.90
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