Finding the Third Proportional to 387,234 and 833,793.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,234 and 833,793.75 is: 1,795,327.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,234 : 833,793.75 = 833,793.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,234/833,793.75 = 833,793.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,234x = 833,793.75 × 833,793.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,234x = 695,212,017,539.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,212,017,539.06/387,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,795,327.93
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