Finding the Third Proportional to 392,706 and 847,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,706 and 847,188 is: 1,827,645.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,706 : 847,188 = 847,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,706/847,188 = 847,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,706x = 847,188 × 847,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,706x = 717,727,507,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 717,727,507,344/392,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,827,645.89
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