Finding the Third Proportional to 394,100 and 847,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,100 and 847,330 is: 1,821,791.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,100 : 847,330 = 847,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,100/847,330 = 847,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,100x = 847,330 × 847,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,100x = 717,968,128,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 717,968,128,900/394,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,821,791.75
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