Finding the Third Proportional to 387,997 and 837,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,997 and 837,158 is: 1,806,285.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,997 : 837,158 = 837,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,997/837,158 = 837,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,997x = 837,158 × 837,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,997x = 700,833,516,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 700,833,516,964/387,997 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,806,285.92
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