Finding the Third Proportional to 389,982 and 810,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,982 and 810,584 is: 1,684,812.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,982 : 810,584 = 810,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,982/810,584 = 810,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,982x = 810,584 × 810,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,982x = 657,046,421,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 657,046,421,056/389,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,684,812.17
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