Finding the Third Proportional to 383,160 and 832,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,160 and 832,642 is: 1,809,407.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,160 : 832,642 = 832,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,160/832,642 = 832,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,160x = 832,642 × 832,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,160x = 693,292,700,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 693,292,700,164/383,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,809,407.82
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