Finding the Third Proportional to 384,522 and 828,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,522 and 828,213 is: 1,783,868.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,522 : 828,213 = 828,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,522/828,213 = 828,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,522x = 828,213 × 828,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,522x = 685,936,773,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 685,936,773,369/384,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,783,868.73
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