Finding the Third Proportional to 385,082 and 858,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,082 and 858,707 is: 1,914,858.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,082 : 858,707 = 858,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,082/858,707 = 858,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,082x = 858,707 × 858,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,082x = 737,377,711,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 737,377,711,849/385,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,914,858.94
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