Finding the Third Proportional to 393,576 and 844,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,576 and 844,488 is: 1,812,000.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,576 : 844,488 = 844,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,576/844,488 = 844,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,576x = 844,488 × 844,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,576x = 713,159,982,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 713,159,982,144/393,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,812,000.69
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