Finding the Third Proportional to 392,240 and 846,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,240 and 846,688 is: 1,827,657.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,240 : 846,688 = 846,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,240/846,688 = 846,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,240x = 846,688 × 846,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,240x = 716,880,569,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 716,880,569,344/392,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,827,657.99
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