Finding the Third Proportional to 388,674 and 836,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,674 and 836,964 is: 1,802,304.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,674 : 836,964 = 836,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,674/836,964 = 836,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,674x = 836,964 × 836,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,674x = 700,508,737,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 700,508,737,296/388,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,802,304.08
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