Finding the Third Proportional to 381,564 and 828,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,564 and 828,684 is: 1,799,743.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,564 : 828,684 = 828,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,564/828,684 = 828,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,564x = 828,684 × 828,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,564x = 686,717,171,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 686,717,171,856/381,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,799,743.09
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