Finding the Third Proportional to 387,212 and 833,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,212 and 833,754 is: 1,795,258.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,212 : 833,754 = 833,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,212/833,754 = 833,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,212x = 833,754 × 833,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,212x = 695,145,732,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,145,732,516/387,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,795,258.75
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