Finding the Third Proportional to 385,012 and 927,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,012 and 927,539 is: 2,234,550.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,012 : 927,539 = 927,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,012/927,539 = 927,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,012x = 927,539 × 927,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,012x = 860,328,596,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 860,328,596,521/385,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,234,550.08
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