Finding the Third Proportional to 385,536 and 835,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,536 and 835,432 is: 1,810,328.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,536 : 835,432 = 835,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,536/835,432 = 835,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,536x = 835,432 × 835,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,536x = 697,946,626,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 697,946,626,624/385,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,810,328.03
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