Finding the Third Proportional to 387,819 and 810,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,819 and 810,772 is: 1,694,994.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,819 : 810,772 = 810,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,819/810,772 = 810,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,819x = 810,772 × 810,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,819x = 657,351,235,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 657,351,235,984/387,819 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,694,994.92
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