Finding the Third Proportional to 385,734 and 846,191
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,734 and 846,191 is: 1,856,303.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,734 : 846,191 = 846,191 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,734/846,191 = 846,191/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,734x = 846,191 × 846,191 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,734x = 716,039,208,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 716,039,208,481/385,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,856,303.07
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