Finding the Third Proportional to 392,244 and 846,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,244 and 846,696 is: 1,827,673.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,244 : 846,696 = 846,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,244/846,696 = 846,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,244x = 846,696 × 846,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,244x = 716,894,116,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 716,894,116,416/392,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,827,673.89
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