Finding the Third Proportional to 389,908 and 810,461
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,908 and 810,461 is: 1,684,620.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,908 : 810,461 = 810,461 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,908/810,461 = 810,461/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,908x = 810,461 × 810,461 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,908x = 656,847,032,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 656,847,032,521/389,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,684,620.56
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