Finding the Third Proportional to 382,684 and 834,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,684 and 834,259 is: 1,818,701.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,684 : 834,259 = 834,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,684/834,259 = 834,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,684x = 834,259 × 834,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,684x = 695,988,079,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,988,079,081/382,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,818,701.80
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