Finding the Third Proportional to 385,294.50 and 836,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,294.50 and 836,247 is: 1,814,998.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,294.50 : 836,247 = 836,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,294.50/836,247 = 836,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,294.50x = 836,247 × 836,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,294.50x = 699,309,045,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 699,309,045,009/385,294.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,814,998.77
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