Finding the Third Proportional to 387,672 and 822,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,672 and 822,316 is: 1,744,267.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,672 : 822,316 = 822,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,672/822,316 = 822,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,672x = 822,316 × 822,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,672x = 676,203,603,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 676,203,603,856/387,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,744,267.33
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