Finding the Third Proportional to 392,451.50 and 847,641.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,451.50 and 847,641.75 is: 1,830,790.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,451.50 : 847,641.75 = 847,641.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,451.50/847,641.75 = 847,641.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,451.50x = 847,641.75 × 847,641.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,451.50x = 718,496,536,343.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 718,496,536,343.06/392,451.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,830,790.65
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