Finding the Third Proportional to 393,600 and 844,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,600 and 844,536 is: 1,812,096.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,600 : 844,536 = 844,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,600/844,536 = 844,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,600x = 844,536 × 844,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,600x = 713,241,055,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 713,241,055,296/393,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,812,096.18
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