Finding the Third Proportional to 387,111 and 833,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,111 and 833,547 is: 1,794,835.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,111 : 833,547 = 833,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,111/833,547 = 833,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,111x = 833,547 × 833,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,111x = 694,800,601,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 694,800,601,209/387,111 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,794,835.59
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