Finding the Third Proportional to 381,699 and 829,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,699 and 829,170 is: 1,801,217.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,699 : 829,170 = 829,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,699/829,170 = 829,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,699x = 829,170 × 829,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,699x = 687,522,888,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 687,522,888,900/381,699 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,801,217.42
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