Finding the Third Proportional to 382,692 and 834,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,692 and 834,276 is: 1,818,737.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,692 : 834,276 = 834,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,692/834,276 = 834,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,692x = 834,276 × 834,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,692x = 696,016,444,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 696,016,444,176/382,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,818,737.90
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