Finding the Third Proportional to 381,463 and 828,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,463 and 828,472 is: 1,799,298.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,463 : 828,472 = 828,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,463/828,472 = 828,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,463x = 828,472 × 828,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,463x = 686,365,854,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 686,365,854,784/381,463 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,799,298.63
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