Finding the Third Proportional to 389,880 and 837,776.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,880 and 837,776.25 is: 1,800,218.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,880 : 837,776.25 = 837,776.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,880/837,776.25 = 837,776.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,880x = 837,776.25 × 837,776.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,880x = 701,869,045,064.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 701,869,045,064.06/389,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,800,218.13
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