Finding the Third Proportional to 388,608 and 916,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,608 and 916,043 is: 2,159,334.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,608 : 916,043 = 916,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,608/916,043 = 916,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,608x = 916,043 × 916,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,608x = 839,134,777,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 839,134,777,849/388,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,159,334.80
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