Finding the Third Proportional to 392,886 and 857,737.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,886 and 857,737.50 is: 1,872,588.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,886 : 857,737.50 = 857,737.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,886/857,737.50 = 857,737.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,886x = 857,737.50 × 857,737.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,886x = 735,713,618,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 735,713,618,906.25/392,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,872,588.03
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