Finding the Third Proportional to 386,006 and 850,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 386,006 and 850,540 is: 1,874,111.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,006 : 850,540 = 850,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,006/850,540 = 850,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,006x = 850,540 × 850,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,006x = 723,418,291,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 723,418,291,600/386,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,874,111.52
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