Finding the Third Proportional to 393,552 and 869,797.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,552 and 869,797.50 is: 1,922,357.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,552 : 869,797.50 = 869,797.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,552/869,797.50 = 869,797.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,552x = 869,797.50 × 869,797.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,552x = 756,547,691,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 756,547,691,006.25/393,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,922,357.63
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