Finding the Third Proportional to 378,569 and 833,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,569 and 833,953 is: 1,837,122.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,569 : 833,953 = 833,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,569/833,953 = 833,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,569x = 833,953 × 833,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,569x = 695,477,606,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,477,606,209/378,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,837,122.44
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