Finding the Third Proportional to 392,318 and 831,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,318 and 831,715 is: 1,763,237.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,318 : 831,715 = 831,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,318/831,715 = 831,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,318x = 831,715 × 831,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,318x = 691,749,841,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 691,749,841,225/392,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,763,237.58
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