Finding the Third Proportional to 388,076 and 848,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,076 and 848,294 is: 1,854,282.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,076 : 848,294 = 848,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,076/848,294 = 848,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,076x = 848,294 × 848,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,076x = 719,602,710,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 719,602,710,436/388,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,854,282.95
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