Finding the Third Proportional to 378,567 and 833,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,567 and 833,949 is: 1,837,114.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,567 : 833,949 = 833,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,567/833,949 = 833,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,567x = 833,949 × 833,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,567x = 695,470,934,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,470,934,601/378,567 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,837,114.53
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