Finding the Third Proportional to 381,420 and 839,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,420 and 839,012 is: 1,845,580.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,420 : 839,012 = 839,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,420/839,012 = 839,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,420x = 839,012 × 839,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,420x = 703,941,136,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 703,941,136,144/381,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,845,580.03
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