Finding the Third Proportional to 381,880 and 840,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,880 and 840,001 is: 1,847,705.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,880 : 840,001 = 840,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,880/840,001 = 840,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,880x = 840,001 × 840,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,880x = 705,601,680,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 705,601,680,001/381,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,847,705.25
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