Finding the Third Proportional to 393,853 and 864,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,853 and 864,292 is: 1,896,648.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,853 : 864,292 = 864,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,853/864,292 = 864,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,853x = 864,292 × 864,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,853x = 747,000,661,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 747,000,661,264/393,853 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,896,648.40
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