Finding the Third Proportional to 392,691 and 848,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,691 and 848,046 is: 1,831,419.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,691 : 848,046 = 848,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,691/848,046 = 848,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,691x = 848,046 × 848,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,691x = 719,182,018,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 719,182,018,116/392,691 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,831,419.66
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