Finding the Third Proportional to 383,478 and 825,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,478 and 825,822 is: 1,778,412.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,478 : 825,822 = 825,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,478/825,822 = 825,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,478x = 825,822 × 825,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,478x = 681,981,975,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 681,981,975,684/383,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,778,412.26
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