Finding the Third Proportional to 382,754 and 894,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,754 and 894,002 is: 2,088,128.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,754 : 894,002 = 894,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,754/894,002 = 894,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,754x = 894,002 × 894,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,754x = 799,239,576,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 799,239,576,004/382,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,088,128.60
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