Finding the Third Proportional to 384,166 and 838,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,166 and 838,316 is: 1,829,349.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,166 : 838,316 = 838,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,166/838,316 = 838,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,166x = 838,316 × 838,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,166x = 702,773,715,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 702,773,715,856/384,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,829,349.07
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