Finding the Third Proportional to 383,232 and 791,061
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,232 and 791,061 is: 1,632,894.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,232 : 791,061 = 791,061 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,232/791,061 = 791,061/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,232x = 791,061 × 791,061 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,232x = 625,777,505,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 625,777,505,721/383,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,632,894.71
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