Finding the Third Proportional to 388,843 and 808,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,843 and 808,724 is: 1,682,001.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,843 : 808,724 = 808,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,843/808,724 = 808,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,843x = 808,724 × 808,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,843x = 654,034,508,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 654,034,508,176/388,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,682,001.50
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