Finding the Third Proportional to 391,472 and 834,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 391,472 and 834,217 is: 1,777,695.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,472 : 834,217 = 834,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,472/834,217 = 834,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,472x = 834,217 × 834,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,472x = 695,918,003,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,918,003,089/391,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,777,695.48
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