Finding the Third Proportional to 383,403 and 806,468.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,403 and 806,468.50 is: 1,696,365.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,403 : 806,468.50 = 806,468.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,403/806,468.50 = 806,468.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,403x = 806,468.50 × 806,468.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,403x = 650,391,441,492.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 650,391,441,492.25/383,403 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,696,365.03
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