Finding the Third Proportional to 389,474 and 839,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,474 and 839,716 is: 1,810,449.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,474 : 839,716 = 839,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,474/839,716 = 839,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,474x = 839,716 × 839,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,474x = 705,122,960,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 705,122,960,656/389,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,810,449.38
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