Finding the Third Proportional to 383,343 and 840,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,343 and 840,497 is: 1,842,827.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,343 : 840,497 = 840,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,343/840,497 = 840,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,343x = 840,497 × 840,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,343x = 706,435,207,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 706,435,207,009/383,343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,842,827.98
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