Finding the Third Proportional to 386,208 and 807,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 386,208 and 807,724 is: 1,689,291.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,208 : 807,724 = 807,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,208/807,724 = 807,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,208x = 807,724 × 807,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,208x = 652,418,060,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 652,418,060,176/386,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,689,291.94
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