Finding the Third Proportional to 384,953 and 837,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,953 and 837,637 is: 1,822,653.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,953 : 837,637 = 837,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,953/837,637 = 837,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,953x = 837,637 × 837,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,953x = 701,635,743,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 701,635,743,769/384,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,822,653.01
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