Finding the Third Proportional to 396,102 and 855,334.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,102 and 855,334.50 is: 1,846,991.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,102 : 855,334.50 = 855,334.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,102/855,334.50 = 855,334.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,102x = 855,334.50 × 855,334.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,102x = 731,597,106,890.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 731,597,106,890.25/396,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,846,991.70
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