Finding the Third Proportional to 386,206 and 841,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 386,206 and 841,063 is: 1,831,631.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,206 : 841,063 = 841,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,206/841,063 = 841,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,206x = 841,063 × 841,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,206x = 707,386,969,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 707,386,969,969/386,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,831,631.23
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