Finding the Third Proportional to 380,997 and 819,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,997 and 819,342 is: 1,762,012.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,997 : 819,342 = 819,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,997/819,342 = 819,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,997x = 819,342 × 819,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,997x = 671,321,312,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 671,321,312,964/380,997 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,762,012.07
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