Finding the Third Proportional to 530,865 and 844,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,865 and 844,386 is: 1,343,067.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,865 : 844,386 = 844,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,865/844,386 = 844,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,865x = 844,386 × 844,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,865x = 712,987,716,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 712,987,716,996/530,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,343,067.86
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