Finding the Third Proportional to 391,222 and 824,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 391,222 and 824,477 is: 1,737,536.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,222 : 824,477 = 824,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,222/824,477 = 824,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,222x = 824,477 × 824,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,222x = 679,762,323,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 679,762,323,529/391,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,737,536.04
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