Finding the Third Proportional to 385,993 and 850,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,993 and 850,517 is: 1,874,073.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,993 : 850,517 = 850,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,993/850,517 = 850,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,993x = 850,517 × 850,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,993x = 723,379,167,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 723,379,167,289/385,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,874,073.28
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