Finding the Third Proportional to 577,382 and 831,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,382 and 831,693 is: 1,198,016.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,382 : 831,693 = 831,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,382/831,693 = 831,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,382x = 831,693 × 831,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,382x = 691,713,246,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 691,713,246,249/577,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,198,016.64
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