Finding the Third Proportional to 392,604 and 847,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,604 and 847,380 is: 1,828,949.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,604 : 847,380 = 847,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,604/847,380 = 847,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,604x = 847,380 × 847,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,604x = 718,052,864,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 718,052,864,400/392,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,828,949.44
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