Finding the Third Proportional to 393,443 and 842,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,443 and 842,983 is: 1,806,158.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,443 : 842,983 = 842,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,443/842,983 = 842,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,443x = 842,983 × 842,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,443x = 710,620,338,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 710,620,338,289/393,443 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,806,158.30
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