Finding the Third Proportional to 383,400 and 806,462.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,400 and 806,462.44 is: 1,696,352.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,400 : 806,462.44 = 806,462.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,400/806,462.44 = 806,462.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,400x = 806,462.44 × 806,462.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,400x = 650,381,663,098.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 650,381,663,098.44/383,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,696,352.80
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