Finding the Third Proportional to 385,982 and 837,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,982 and 837,976 is: 1,819,265.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,982 : 837,976 = 837,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,982/837,976 = 837,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,982x = 837,976 × 837,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,982x = 702,203,776,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 702,203,776,576/385,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,819,265.60
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