Finding the Third Proportional to 396,090 and 855,309.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,090 and 855,309.38 is: 1,846,939.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,090 : 855,309.38 = 855,309.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,090/855,309.38 = 855,309.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,090x = 855,309.38 × 855,309.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,090x = 731,554,126,962.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 731,554,126,962.89/396,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,846,939.15
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