Finding the Third Proportional to 381,312 and 829,021.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,312 and 829,021.50 is: 1,802,399.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,312 : 829,021.50 = 829,021.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,312/829,021.50 = 829,021.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,312x = 829,021.50 × 829,021.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,312x = 687,276,647,462.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 687,276,647,462.25/381,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,802,399.73
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