Finding the Third Proportional to 392,924.25 and 859,406.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,924.25 and 859,406.63 is: 1,879,700.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,924.25 : 859,406.63 = 859,406.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,924.25/859,406.63 = 859,406.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,924.25x = 859,406.63 × 859,406.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,924.25x = 738,579,747,093.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 738,579,747,093.89/392,924.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,879,700.09
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