Finding the Third Proportional to 387,375 and 836,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,375 and 836,994 is: 1,808,477.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,375 : 836,994 = 836,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,375/836,994 = 836,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,375x = 836,994 × 836,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,375x = 700,558,956,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 700,558,956,036/387,375 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,808,477.46
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