Finding the Third Proportional to 382,608 and 837,940.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,608 and 837,940.50 is: 1,835,153.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,608 : 837,940.50 = 837,940.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,608/837,940.50 = 837,940.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,608x = 837,940.50 × 837,940.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,608x = 702,144,281,540.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 702,144,281,540.25/382,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,835,153.16
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