Finding the Third Proportional to 387,207 and 833,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,207 and 833,745 is: 1,795,243.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,207 : 833,745 = 833,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,207/833,745 = 833,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,207x = 833,745 × 833,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,207x = 695,130,725,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,130,725,025/387,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,795,243.18
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