Finding the Third Proportional to 387,168 and 830,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,168 and 830,370 is: 1,780,917.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,168 : 830,370 = 830,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,168/830,370 = 830,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,168x = 830,370 × 830,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,168x = 689,514,336,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 689,514,336,900/387,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,780,917.68
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