Finding the Third Proportional to 386,392 and 829,915
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Solution
The third proportional to 386,392 and 829,915 is: 1,782,539.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,392 : 829,915 = 829,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,392/829,915 = 829,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,392x = 829,915 × 829,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,392x = 688,758,907,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,758,907,225/386,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,782,539.25
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