Finding the Third Proportional to 381,810 and 794,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,810 and 794,637 is: 1,653,827.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,810 : 794,637 = 794,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,810/794,637 = 794,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,810x = 794,637 × 794,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,810x = 631,447,961,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,447,961,769/381,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,653,827.72
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