Finding the Third Proportional to 375,516 and 834,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,516 and 834,993 is: 1,856,680.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,516 : 834,993 = 834,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,516/834,993 = 834,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,516x = 834,993 × 834,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,516x = 697,213,310,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 697,213,310,049/375,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,856,680.70
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