Finding the Third Proportional to 384,822 and 890,764.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,822 and 890,764.88 is: 2,061,893.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,822 : 890,764.88 = 890,764.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,822/890,764.88 = 890,764.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,822x = 890,764.88 × 890,764.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,822x = 793,462,062,533.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 793,462,062,533.77/384,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,061,893.71
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