Finding the Third Proportional to 382,276 and 892,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,276 and 892,815 is: 2,085,191.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,276 : 892,815 = 892,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,276/892,815 = 892,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,276x = 892,815 × 892,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,276x = 797,118,624,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 797,118,624,225/382,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,085,191.39
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