Finding the Third Proportional to 388,085 and 835,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,085 and 835,189 is: 1,797,391.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,085 : 835,189 = 835,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,085/835,189 = 835,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,085x = 835,189 × 835,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,085x = 697,540,665,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 697,540,665,721/388,085 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,797,391.46
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