Finding the Third Proportional to 389,664 and 837,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,664 and 837,560 is: 1,800,286.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,664 : 837,560 = 837,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,664/837,560 = 837,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,664x = 837,560 × 837,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,664x = 701,506,753,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 701,506,753,600/389,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,800,286.28
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