Finding the Third Proportional to 381,952 and 831,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,952 and 831,872 is: 1,811,774.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,952 : 831,872 = 831,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,952/831,872 = 831,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,952x = 831,872 × 831,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,952x = 692,011,024,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 692,011,024,384/381,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,811,774.84
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