Finding the Third Proportional to 382,130 and 809,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,130 and 809,773 is: 1,715,992.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,130 : 809,773 = 809,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,130/809,773 = 809,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,130x = 809,773 × 809,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,130x = 655,732,311,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 655,732,311,529/382,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,715,992.76
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