Finding the Third Proportional to 394,624 and 852,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,624 and 852,303 is: 1,840,791.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,624 : 852,303 = 852,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,624/852,303 = 852,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,624x = 852,303 × 852,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,624x = 726,420,403,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 726,420,403,809/394,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,840,791.24
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