Finding the Third Proportional to 381,546 and 828,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,546 and 828,702 is: 1,799,906.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,546 : 828,702 = 828,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,546/828,702 = 828,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,546x = 828,702 × 828,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,546x = 686,747,004,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 686,747,004,804/381,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,799,906.18
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