Finding the Third Proportional to 381,996 and 830,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,996 and 830,331 is: 1,804,860.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,996 : 830,331 = 830,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,996/830,331 = 830,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,996x = 830,331 × 830,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,996x = 689,449,569,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 689,449,569,561/381,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,804,860.70
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