Finding the Third Proportional to 383,232 and 832,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,232 and 832,776 is: 1,809,650.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,232 : 832,776 = 832,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,232/832,776 = 832,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,232x = 832,776 × 832,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,232x = 693,515,866,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 693,515,866,176/383,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,809,650.20
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