Finding the Third Proportional to 383,904 and 896,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,904 and 896,850 is: 2,095,159.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,904 : 896,850 = 896,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,904/896,850 = 896,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,904x = 896,850 × 896,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,904x = 804,339,922,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 804,339,922,500/383,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,095,159.00
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