Finding the Third Proportional to 387,132 and 833,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,132 and 833,589 is: 1,794,919.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,132 : 833,589 = 833,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,132/833,589 = 833,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,132x = 833,589 × 833,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,132x = 694,870,620,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 694,870,620,921/387,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,794,919.10
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