Finding the Third Proportional to 378,784 and 828,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,784 and 828,864 is: 1,813,739.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,784 : 828,864 = 828,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,784/828,864 = 828,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,784x = 828,864 × 828,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,784x = 687,015,530,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 687,015,530,496/378,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,813,739.57
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