Finding the Third Proportional to 388,407 and 830,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,407 and 830,782 is: 1,776,998.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,407 : 830,782 = 830,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,407/830,782 = 830,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,407x = 830,782 × 830,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,407x = 690,198,731,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 690,198,731,524/388,407 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,776,998.69
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