Finding the Third Proportional to 385,665 and 830,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,665 and 830,595 is: 1,788,827.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,665 : 830,595 = 830,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,665/830,595 = 830,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,665x = 830,595 × 830,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,665x = 689,888,054,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 689,888,054,025/385,665 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,788,827.23
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