Finding the Third Proportional to 392,428 and 820,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,428 and 820,388 is: 1,715,057.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,428 : 820,388 = 820,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,428/820,388 = 820,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,428x = 820,388 × 820,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,428x = 673,036,470,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 673,036,470,544/392,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,715,057.21
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