Finding the Third Proportional to 388,086 and 848,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,086 and 848,313 is: 1,854,318.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,086 : 848,313 = 848,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,086/848,313 = 848,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,086x = 848,313 × 848,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,086x = 719,634,945,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 719,634,945,969/388,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,854,318.23
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