Finding the Third Proportional to 385,976 and 837,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,976 and 837,972 is: 1,819,276.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,976 : 837,972 = 837,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,976/837,972 = 837,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,976x = 837,972 × 837,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,976x = 702,197,072,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 702,197,072,784/385,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,819,276.52
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