Finding the Third Proportional to 392,454 and 844,807.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,454 and 844,807.50 is: 1,818,556.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,454 : 844,807.50 = 844,807.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,454/844,807.50 = 844,807.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,454x = 844,807.50 × 844,807.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,454x = 713,699,712,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 713,699,712,056.25/392,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,818,556.35
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