Finding the Third Proportional to 393,034 and 842,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,034 and 842,138 is: 1,804,414.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,034 : 842,138 = 842,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,034/842,138 = 842,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,034x = 842,138 × 842,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,034x = 709,196,411,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 709,196,411,044/393,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,804,414.91
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