Finding the Third Proportional to 387,922 and 822,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,922 and 822,024 is: 1,741,905.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,922 : 822,024 = 822,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,922/822,024 = 822,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,922x = 822,024 × 822,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,922x = 675,723,456,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 675,723,456,576/387,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,741,905.48
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