Finding the Third Proportional to 380,938 and 829,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,938 and 829,604 is: 1,806,705.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,938 : 829,604 = 829,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,938/829,604 = 829,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,938x = 829,604 × 829,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,938x = 688,242,796,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,242,796,816/380,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,806,705.54
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