Finding the Third Proportional to 389,853 and 810,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,853 and 810,351 is: 1,684,400.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,853 : 810,351 = 810,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,853/810,351 = 810,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,853x = 810,351 × 810,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,853x = 656,668,743,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 656,668,743,201/389,853 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,684,400.90
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