Finding the Third Proportional to 381,316 and 829,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,316 and 829,030 is: 1,802,417.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,316 : 829,030 = 829,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,316/829,030 = 829,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,316x = 829,030 × 829,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,316x = 687,290,740,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 687,290,740,900/381,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,802,417.79
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