Finding the Third Proportional to 384,194 and 563,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,194 and 563,835 is: 827,472.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,194 : 563,835 = 563,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,194/563,835 = 563,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,194x = 563,835 × 563,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,194x = 317,909,907,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,909,907,225/384,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 827,472.34
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