Finding the Third Proportional to 385,753 and 834,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,753 and 834,930 is: 1,807,135.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,753 : 834,930 = 834,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,753/834,930 = 834,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,753x = 834,930 × 834,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,753x = 697,108,104,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 697,108,104,900/385,753 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,807,135.93
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