Finding the Third Proportional to 355,385 and 838,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,385 and 838,940 is: 1,980,444.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,385 : 838,940 = 838,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,385/838,940 = 838,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,385x = 838,940 × 838,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,385x = 703,820,323,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 703,820,323,600/355,385 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,980,444.65
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