Finding the Third Proportional to 389,288 and 836,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,288 and 836,775 is: 1,798,648.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,288 : 836,775 = 836,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,288/836,775 = 836,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,288x = 836,775 × 836,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,288x = 700,192,400,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 700,192,400,625/389,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,798,648.82
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