Finding the Third Proportional to 385,944 and 830,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,944 and 830,952 is: 1,789,071.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,944 : 830,952 = 830,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,944/830,952 = 830,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,944x = 830,952 × 830,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,944x = 690,481,226,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 690,481,226,304/385,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,789,071.02
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