Finding the Third Proportional to 383,405 and 806,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,405 and 806,473 is: 1,696,375.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,405 : 806,473 = 806,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,405/806,473 = 806,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,405x = 806,473 × 806,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,405x = 650,398,699,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 650,398,699,729/383,405 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,696,375.11
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