Finding the Third Proportional to 381,672 and 832,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,672 and 832,599 is: 1,816,274.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,672 : 832,599 = 832,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,672/832,599 = 832,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,672x = 832,599 × 832,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,672x = 693,221,094,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 693,221,094,801/381,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,816,274.43
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