Finding the Third Proportional to 378,761 and 828,783
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,761 and 828,783 is: 1,813,495.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,761 : 828,783 = 828,783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,761/828,783 = 828,783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,761x = 828,783 × 828,783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,761x = 686,881,261,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 686,881,261,089/378,761 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,813,495.21
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