Finding the Third Proportional to 392,892 and 848,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,892 and 848,388 is: 1,831,959.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,892 : 848,388 = 848,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,892/848,388 = 848,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,892x = 848,388 × 848,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,892x = 719,762,198,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 719,762,198,544/392,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,831,959.42
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