Finding the Third Proportional to 388,368 and 833,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,368 and 833,616 is: 1,789,322.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,368 : 833,616 = 833,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,368/833,616 = 833,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,368x = 833,616 × 833,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,368x = 694,915,635,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 694,915,635,456/388,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,789,322.59
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