Finding the Third Proportional to 362,178 and 813,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,178 and 813,348 is: 1,826,546.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,178 : 813,348 = 813,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,178/813,348 = 813,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,178x = 813,348 × 813,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,178x = 661,534,969,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 661,534,969,104/362,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,826,546.53
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