Finding the Third Proportional to 389,016 and 844,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,016 and 844,425 is: 1,832,967.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,016 : 844,425 = 844,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,016/844,425 = 844,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,016x = 844,425 × 844,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,016x = 713,053,580,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 713,053,580,625/389,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,832,967.23
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