Finding the Third Proportional to 391,214 and 834,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 391,214 and 834,100 is: 1,778,368.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,214 : 834,100 = 834,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,214/834,100 = 834,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,214x = 834,100 × 834,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,214x = 695,722,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,722,810,000/391,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,778,368.90
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