Finding the Third Proportional to 385,965 and 551,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,965 and 551,427 is: 787,822.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,965 : 551,427 = 551,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,965/551,427 = 551,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,965x = 551,427 × 551,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,965x = 304,071,736,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,071,736,329/385,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 787,822.05
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