Finding the Third Proportional to 394,456 and 864,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,456 and 864,000 is: 1,892,469.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,456 : 864,000 = 864,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,456/864,000 = 864,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,456x = 864,000 × 864,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,456x = 746,496,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 746,496,000,000/394,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,892,469.63
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