Finding the Third Proportional to 388,823 and 634,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,823 and 634,913 is: 1,036,755.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,823 : 634,913 = 634,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,823/634,913 = 634,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,823x = 634,913 × 634,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,823x = 403,114,517,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,114,517,569/388,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,036,755.84
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