Finding the Third Proportional to 384,156 and 838,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,156 and 838,296 is: 1,829,309.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,156 : 838,296 = 838,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,156/838,296 = 838,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,156x = 838,296 × 838,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,156x = 702,740,183,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 702,740,183,616/384,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,829,309.40
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