Finding the Third Proportional to 383,680 and 782,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,680 and 782,592 is: 1,596,252.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,680 : 782,592 = 782,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,680/782,592 = 782,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,680x = 782,592 × 782,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,680x = 612,450,238,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,450,238,464/383,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,596,252.71
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