Finding the Third Proportional to 389,116 and 838,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,116 and 838,263 is: 1,805,849.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,116 : 838,263 = 838,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,116/838,263 = 838,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,116x = 838,263 × 838,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,116x = 702,684,857,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 702,684,857,169/389,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,805,849.30
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