Finding the Third Proportional to 382,548 and 823,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,548 and 823,632 is: 1,773,292.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,548 : 823,632 = 823,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,548/823,632 = 823,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,548x = 823,632 × 823,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,548x = 678,369,671,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 678,369,671,424/382,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,773,292.95
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