Finding the Third Proportional to 387,162 and 849,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,162 and 849,107 is: 1,862,224.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,162 : 849,107 = 849,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,162/849,107 = 849,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,162x = 849,107 × 849,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,162x = 720,982,697,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 720,982,697,449/387,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,862,224.85
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