Finding the Third Proportional to 382,305 and 831,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,305 and 831,063 is: 1,806,582.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,305 : 831,063 = 831,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,305/831,063 = 831,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,305x = 831,063 × 831,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,305x = 690,665,709,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 690,665,709,969/382,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,806,582.99
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