Finding the Third Proportional to 380,214 and 823,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,214 and 823,158 is: 1,782,125.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,214 : 823,158 = 823,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,214/823,158 = 823,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,214x = 823,158 × 823,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,214x = 677,589,092,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 677,589,092,964/380,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,782,125.57
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