Finding the Third Proportional to 382,677 and 837,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,677 and 837,861 is: 1,834,474.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,677 : 837,861 = 837,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,677/837,861 = 837,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,677x = 837,861 × 837,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,677x = 702,011,055,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 702,011,055,321/382,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,834,474.13
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