Finding the Third Proportional to 355,392 and 838,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,392 and 838,953 is: 1,980,467.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,392 : 838,953 = 838,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,392/838,953 = 838,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,392x = 838,953 × 838,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,392x = 703,842,136,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 703,842,136,209/355,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,980,467.02
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