Finding the Third Proportional to 386,212 and 807,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 386,212 and 807,732 is: 1,689,307.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,212 : 807,732 = 807,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,212/807,732 = 807,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,212x = 807,732 × 807,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,212x = 652,430,983,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 652,430,983,824/386,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,689,307.90
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