Finding the Third Proportional to 388,622 and 836,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,622 and 836,293 is: 1,799,656.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,622 : 836,293 = 836,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,622/836,293 = 836,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,622x = 836,293 × 836,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,622x = 699,385,981,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 699,385,981,849/388,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,799,656.17
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