Finding the Third Proportional to 394,191 and 847,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,191 and 847,431 is: 1,821,805.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,191 : 847,431 = 847,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,191/847,431 = 847,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,191x = 847,431 × 847,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,191x = 718,139,299,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 718,139,299,761/394,191 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,821,805.42
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