Finding the Third Proportional to 380,955 and 836,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,955 and 836,673 is: 1,837,544.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,955 : 836,673 = 836,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,955/836,673 = 836,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,955x = 836,673 × 836,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,955x = 700,021,708,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 700,021,708,929/380,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,837,544.35
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