Finding the Third Proportional to 380,774 and 827,197
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,774 and 827,197 is: 1,797,010.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,774 : 827,197 = 827,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,774/827,197 = 827,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,774x = 827,197 × 827,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,774x = 684,254,876,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 684,254,876,809/380,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,797,010.50
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