Finding the Third Proportional to 392,234 and 846,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,234 and 846,674 is: 1,827,625.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,234 : 846,674 = 846,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,234/846,674 = 846,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,234x = 846,674 × 846,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,234x = 716,856,862,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 716,856,862,276/392,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,827,625.50
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