Finding the Third Proportional to 380,856 and 811,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,856 and 811,059 is: 1,727,205.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,856 : 811,059 = 811,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,856/811,059 = 811,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,856x = 811,059 × 811,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,856x = 657,816,701,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 657,816,701,481/380,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,727,205.82
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