Finding the Third Proportional to 386,742 and 832,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 386,742 and 832,725 is: 1,793,006.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,742 : 832,725 = 832,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,742/832,725 = 832,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,742x = 832,725 × 832,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,742x = 693,430,925,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 693,430,925,625/386,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,793,006.52
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