Finding the Third Proportional to 388,166 and 848,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,166 and 848,743 is: 1,855,816.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,166 : 848,743 = 848,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,166/848,743 = 848,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,166x = 848,743 × 848,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,166x = 720,364,680,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 720,364,680,049/388,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,855,816.02
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