Finding the Third Proportional to 331,882 and 780,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,882 and 780,129 is: 1,833,788.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,882 : 780,129 = 780,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,882/780,129 = 780,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,882x = 780,129 × 780,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,882x = 608,601,256,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 608,601,256,641/331,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,833,788.08
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