Finding the Third Proportional to 384,582 and 841,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,582 and 841,578 is: 1,841,619.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,582 : 841,578 = 841,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,582/841,578 = 841,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,582x = 841,578 × 841,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,582x = 708,253,530,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 708,253,530,084/384,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,841,619.03
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