Finding the Third Proportional to 392,464 and 853,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,464 and 853,664 is: 1,856,838.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,464 : 853,664 = 853,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,464/853,664 = 853,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,464x = 853,664 × 853,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,464x = 728,742,224,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 728,742,224,896/392,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,856,838.40
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