Finding the Third Proportional to 397,605 and 828,741
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Solution
The third proportional to 397,605 and 828,741 is: 1,727,371.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
397,605 : 828,741 = 828,741 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
397,605/828,741 = 828,741/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
397,605x = 828,741 × 828,741 - Step 4: Simplify right side
397,605x = 686,811,645,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 686,811,645,081/397,605 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,727,371.75
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