Finding the Third Proportional to 382,755 and 894,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,755 and 894,004 is: 2,088,132.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,755 : 894,004 = 894,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,755/894,004 = 894,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,755x = 894,004 × 894,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,755x = 799,243,152,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 799,243,152,016/382,755 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,088,132.49
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