Finding the Third Proportional to 383,965 and 837,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,965 and 837,918 is: 1,828,569.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,965 : 837,918 = 837,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,965/837,918 = 837,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,965x = 837,918 × 837,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,965x = 702,106,574,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 702,106,574,724/383,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,828,569.20
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