Finding the Third Proportional to 383,724 and 837,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,724 and 837,432 is: 1,827,595.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,724 : 837,432 = 837,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,724/837,432 = 837,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,724x = 837,432 × 837,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,724x = 701,292,354,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 701,292,354,624/383,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,827,595.76
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