Finding the Third Proportional to 393,484 and 844,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,484 and 844,316 is: 1,811,686.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,484 : 844,316 = 844,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,484/844,316 = 844,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,484x = 844,316 × 844,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,484x = 712,869,507,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 712,869,507,856/393,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,811,686.14
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