Finding the Third Proportional to 384,243 and 834,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,243 and 834,930 is: 1,814,237.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,243 : 834,930 = 834,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,243/834,930 = 834,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,243x = 834,930 × 834,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,243x = 697,108,104,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 697,108,104,900/384,243 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,814,237.62
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