Finding the Third Proportional to 383,561 and 807,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,561 and 807,559 is: 1,700,255.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,561 : 807,559 = 807,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,561/807,559 = 807,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,561x = 807,559 × 807,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,561x = 652,151,538,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 652,151,538,481/383,561 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,700,255.08
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