Finding the Third Proportional to 382,464 and 840,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,464 and 840,416 is: 1,846,707.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,464 : 840,416 = 840,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,464/840,416 = 840,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,464x = 840,416 × 840,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,464x = 706,299,053,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 706,299,053,056/382,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,846,707.28
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