Finding the Third Proportional to 382,666 and 835,271
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,666 and 835,271 is: 1,823,202.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,666 : 835,271 = 835,271 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,666/835,271 = 835,271/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,666x = 835,271 × 835,271 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,666x = 697,677,643,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 697,677,643,441/382,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,823,202.59
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