Finding the Third Proportional to 393,388 and 819,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,388 and 819,985 is: 1,709,191.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,388 : 819,985 = 819,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,388/819,985 = 819,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,388x = 819,985 × 819,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,388x = 672,375,400,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 672,375,400,225/393,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,709,191.43
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