Finding the Third Proportional to 389,284 and 836,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,284 and 836,767 is: 1,798,632.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,284 : 836,767 = 836,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,284/836,767 = 836,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,284x = 836,767 × 836,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,284x = 700,179,012,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 700,179,012,289/389,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,798,632.91
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