Finding the Third Proportional to 387,767 and 820,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,767 and 820,244 is: 1,735,063.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,767 : 820,244 = 820,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,767/820,244 = 820,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,767x = 820,244 × 820,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,767x = 672,800,219,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 672,800,219,536/387,767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,735,063.12
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