Finding the Third Proportional to 382,419 and 789,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,419 and 789,399 is: 1,629,497.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,419 : 789,399 = 789,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,419/789,399 = 789,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,419x = 789,399 × 789,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,419x = 623,150,781,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 623,150,781,201/382,419 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,629,497.44
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