Finding the Third Proportional to 385,694 and 830,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,694 and 830,590 is: 1,788,671.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,694 : 830,590 = 830,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,694/830,590 = 830,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,694x = 830,590 × 830,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,694x = 689,879,748,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 689,879,748,100/385,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,788,671.20
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