Finding the Third Proportional to 383,956.88 and 837,789.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,956.88 and 837,789.75 is: 1,828,048.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,956.88 : 837,789.75 = 837,789.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,956.88/837,789.75 = 837,789.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,956.88x = 837,789.75 × 837,789.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,956.88x = 701,891,665,205.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 701,891,665,205.06/383,956.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,828,048.18
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