Finding the Third Proportional to 392,324 and 831,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,324 and 831,727 is: 1,763,261.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,324 : 831,727 = 831,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,324/831,727 = 831,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,324x = 831,727 × 831,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,324x = 691,769,802,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 691,769,802,529/392,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,763,261.49
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