Finding the Third Proportional to 380,898 and 836,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,898 and 836,520 is: 1,837,147.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,898 : 836,520 = 836,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,898/836,520 = 836,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,898x = 836,520 × 836,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,898x = 699,765,710,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 699,765,710,400/380,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,837,147.24
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