Finding the Third Proportional to 393,582 and 844,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,582 and 844,500 is: 1,812,024.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,582 : 844,500 = 844,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,582/844,500 = 844,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,582x = 844,500 × 844,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,582x = 713,180,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 713,180,250,000/393,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,812,024.56
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