Finding the Third Proportional to 381,519 and 822,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,519 and 822,087 is: 1,771,411.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,519 : 822,087 = 822,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,519/822,087 = 822,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,519x = 822,087 × 822,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,519x = 675,827,035,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 675,827,035,569/381,519 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,771,411.22
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