Finding the Third Proportional to 386,182 and 807,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 386,182 and 807,656 is: 1,689,121.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,182 : 807,656 = 807,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,182/807,656 = 807,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,182x = 807,656 × 807,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,182x = 652,308,214,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 652,308,214,336/386,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,689,121.23
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