Finding the Third Proportional to 383,280 and 806,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,280 and 806,280 is: 1,696,116.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,280 : 806,280 = 806,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,280/806,280 = 806,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,280x = 806,280 × 806,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,280x = 650,087,438,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 650,087,438,400/383,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,696,116.26
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