Finding the Third Proportional to 383,505 and 834,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,505 and 834,347 is: 1,815,191.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,505 : 834,347 = 834,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,505/834,347 = 834,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,505x = 834,347 × 834,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,505x = 696,134,916,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 696,134,916,409/383,505 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,815,191.24
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