Finding the Third Proportional to 392,236 and 846,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,236 and 846,688 is: 1,827,676.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,236 : 846,688 = 846,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,236/846,688 = 846,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,236x = 846,688 × 846,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,236x = 716,880,569,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 716,880,569,344/392,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,827,676.63
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