Finding the Third Proportional to 402,552 and 822,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,552 and 822,582 is: 1,680,878.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,552 : 822,582 = 822,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,552/822,582 = 822,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,552x = 822,582 × 822,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,552x = 676,641,146,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 676,641,146,724/402,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,680,878.86
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