Finding the Third Proportional to 383,976 and 792,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,976 and 792,486 is: 1,635,607.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,976 : 792,486 = 792,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,976/792,486 = 792,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,976x = 792,486 × 792,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,976x = 628,034,060,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 628,034,060,196/383,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,635,607.59
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